Job Description
Join our pioneering team shaping tomorrow's landscape today! Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect sustainable growth pathways for Fortune 500 clients. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with executive advisory services, requiring you to navigate complex technological, social, and environmental shifts.
Collaborate with C-suite leaders across industries to develop forward-looking roadmaps that position organizations at the forefront of 2026's disruptive innovations. Your insights will directly influence multi-million dollar strategic decisions in sectors ranging from AI ethics to climate resilience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients in tech, healthcare, and sustainable energy
- Lead executive workshops on future-proofing organizational structures and talent models
- Produce trend reports with actionable recommendations for board-level decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies against societal impact metrics
- Represent the firm at global innovation summits and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI, AR/VR, climate tech)
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite-ready trend analysis and roadmaps
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex interdependencies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)