Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future landscape for 2026. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to anticipate emerging trends, design transformative solutions, and guide our innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
As a key member of our Future Insights division, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scenarios that shape product development, market positioning, and sustainable growth initiatives. We value creativity, data-driven analysis, and a passion for exploring what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Create strategic roadmaps integrating sustainability, ethical innovation, and human-centric design
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership content positioning our brand as a future-focused leader
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions addressing 2026 market needs
- Monitor horizon scanning sources (academic, startup, policy) to identify emerging opportunities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects or published future-oriented analyses
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (preferred)