Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist, you'll architect the future landscape for Fortune 500 clients by synthesizing emerging technologies, cultural shifts, and geopolitical trends. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape sustainable growth strategies that thrive in the evolving 2026 economy.
We're seeking a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. Your insights will directly influence our clients' long-term innovation roadmaps, ensuring they're positioned for exponential growth in an increasingly complex world. If you're passionate about decoding tomorrow's opportunities today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning initiatives mapping technological, social, and economic shifts through 2026
- Develop proprietary foresight frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis and horizon scanning
- Deliver executive-level strategic briefings to C-suite stakeholders on future disruption vectors
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops for global leadership teams
- Pioneer quantitative/qualitative models for future opportunity assessment
- Author thought leadership publications positioning clients as industry futurists
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of delivering future-oriented frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling abilities translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Strong quantitative modeling skills with proficiency in foresight software
- Published thought leader in future studies or innovation journals
- Global perspective with experience across multiple industry verticals