Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for the next generation. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, develop proactive roadmaps, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly influence product innovation, market expansion, and long-term sustainability initiatives. This is your opportunity to shape how businesses navigate the complex horizon of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Create scenario-planning models for geopolitical and environmental disruption scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into quarterly business planning
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive board and investor audiences
- Establish innovation KPIs and track adoption of next-generation capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite advisory roles
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi techniques)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) required