Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight analysis with actionable strategic planning, ensuring our organization thrives in an exponentially evolving landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and develop adaptive frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios using trend analysis, predictive modeling, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Design and implement innovation pipelines for emerging technologies and market disruptions
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive briefings on 2026 industry landscapes
- Establish KPI frameworks to track strategic alignment with future-state objectives
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions addressing anticipated 2026 societal challenges
- Represent the organization at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruptive technology assessment
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex future concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-forward strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)