Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and help shape tomorrow's today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation frameworks, and guide our organization's long-term innovation roadmap. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic implementation to transform foresight into actionable business advantage.
At Horizon, we foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market disruptions, and design resilient strategies that position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Our commitment to sustainable innovation ensures your work will have measurable global impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for disruptive innovation adoption across industries
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Quantify risk/opportunity metrics for exponential technology integration
- Design and publish forward-looking thought leadership and industry reports
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities within the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in exponential technology assessment (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published research or thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience facilitating executive workshops on transformational change
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills for complex concepts