Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation, requiring you to map the next decade's disruptive forces before they reshape industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/social/political trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Author whitepapers and executive briefs on future-proofing strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 challenges
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems (Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Berlin)
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Global mindset with experience across tech/finance/healthcare sectors