Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of business for 2026 and beyond. We seek a Strategic Futurist Lead to drive innovation by identifying emerging trends, developing long-term strategic frameworks, and transforming foresight into actionable business solutions. This pivotal role combines deep analytical expertise with creative vision to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
What you'll achieve:
- Design 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute future-ready initiatives
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications and conferences
- Develop proprietary forecasting models using AI and big data analytics
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused products and services
- Create executive dashboards tracking innovation KPIs and disruption risks
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused talent pipeline
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Drive organizational culture shifts toward anticipatory thinking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in trend analysis using data visualization and predictive modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major media
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences