Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for our global clients. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to prepare organizations for the seismic shifts of the next decade.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional think tanks, and publish groundbreaking insights that redefine industry paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead quarterly foresight workshops with executive stakeholders to align organizational vision
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions for emerging markets
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced trend-s methodologies and analytical frameworks
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory evolutions impacting 2026 business landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future planning roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals or industry whitepapers
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Experience advising C-suite on digital transformation and future-proofing strategies
- Exceptional presentation skills with 50+ executive-level keynote presentations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from futurists.org preferred)