Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's innovation landscape. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the cutting edge of technological and societal evolution.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps while identifying disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies. Your insights will directly shape our $2B R&D pipeline and market expansion strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for board-level decision making
- Produce trend impact reports and scenario-planning models for 5-year horizons
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Analyze geopolitical and economic vectors affecting innovation ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Represent company at global futurist forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or technology innovation
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic foresight frameworks
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on disruptive technology adoption
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios