Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's economy as we prepare for the transformative year 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to map emerging trends, design next-generation business models, and lead our innovation pipeline through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 2026-ready roadmaps while mentoring a cross-functional team of futurists and data scientists. Our culture rewards bold thinking – here, your ideas will shape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate resilience, biotech convergence) to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Design and lead scenario-planning workshops for C-level stakeholders
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for quantum computing integration
- Author annual 'State of 2026' reports for Fortune 500 partners
- Lead $5M+ innovation portfolio through prototype-to-market execution
- Mentor 10-person futurist team in predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Secure speaking engagements at Davos and SXSW Future stages
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and causal layered analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 2020-2025 trend predictions
- Proficiency in Python for trend modeling and simulation tools
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (WFS or APF preferred)
- Experience advising at least one Fortune 100 board on long-term strategy