Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to shape our organization's strategic roadmap.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable insights that position us at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution. We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences our trajectory in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizational resilience against exponential change
- Lead innovation labs prototyping next-generation solutions for 2026 use cases
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track innovation maturity metrics
- Collaborate with R&D to align emerging technologies with long-term strategic vision
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate foresight methodologies across departments
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Proven track record of delivering actionable future scenarios for C-suite audiences
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning frameworks
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with data visualization proficiency
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (required)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies' societal implications by 2026