Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist, where you'll shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our clients at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This role blends deep research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your opportunity to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into innovation priorities
- Author high-impact white papers and thought leadership on future-of-work and market evolution
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 5-year market trajectories
- Maintain a proprietary trend intelligence database and predictive analytics framework
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record in developing long-term strategic plans with measurable ROI
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, Economics, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy) and societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists) preferred