Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future. We seek a pioneering 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate emerging trends into scalable business opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute long-term strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and market forecasts
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive innovations across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for emerging risks and opportunities in global markets
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Establish industry partnerships to accelerate adoption of next-generation technologies
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and critical thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, AR/VR, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Experience with scenario planning tools and foresight frameworks