Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking visionary thinkers who decode emerging trends to build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-industry innovation to prepare organizations for exponential change.
You'll lead immersive scenario-planning workshops, develop predictive models for disruptive technologies, and collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof business ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic foresight, this is your moment to impact the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify 2026-relevant technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop data-driven future scenarios for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight insights into strategic roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging megatrends and their business implications
- Build predictive models using machine learning to forecast adoption curves for breakthrough innovations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions for client challenges
- Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating sustainability and ethical foresight frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategic Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation roles with tech-forward organizations
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism, tech strategy, or innovation journals
- Experience with foresight tools like Delphi method, STEEP analysis, or causal layered analysis
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred