Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future landscape for 2026. We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategist to identify emerging trends, develop forward-thinking roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's technological and societal shifts. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our innovation pipeline and strategic direction.
As a key architect of our future vision, you'll collaborate with cross-functional leaders to anticipate disruptions, evaluate paradigm-shifting technologies, and craft actionable strategies that turn future possibilities into competitive advantages. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, we invite you to lead our charge into 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging global trends in technology, economics, and social patterns to forecast 2026+ opportunities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for future product/service innovation aligned with long-term market evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business initiatives
- Build scenario models for disruptive technologies and their potential market impacts
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, industry conferences, and media engagement
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Deep expertise in AI, biotech, quantum computing, or climate tech convergence points
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Strong presentation skills with experience influencing C-suite and board-level audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR, CFS) highly valued