Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will reshape industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines data-driven foresight with creative innovation to shape our client's next-generation strategies. You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 leaders, present at global summits, and drive initiatives that define the next tech revolution.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights become reality. With cutting-edge research labs, flexible work policies, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking, you'll have the resources to transform visionary concepts into actionable roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, socioeconomic shifts, and geopolitical factors to predict 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotech disruptions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Produce forward-looking reports and trend briefs published in industry-leading journals
- Design innovation pipelines that position clients as 2026 market leaders
- Mentor cross-functional teams in adopting anticipatory intelligence methodologies
- Represent the firm at Davos, CES, and other premier future-focused forums
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend predictions with validated outcomes
- Experience advising Fortune 500 leadership on transformational strategy