Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands an individual who thrives on ambiguity, anticipates paradigm shifts, and transforms foresight into actionable strategy.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment decisions, and global expansion plans. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess a blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight frameworks across technology, sustainability, and human behavior domains
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize future opportunities and threats
- Produce trend analysis reports with quantifiable impact assessments for executive decision-making
- Design scenario-planning models to test organizational resilience against disruptive futures
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into innovation pipelines and product roadmaps
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and external stakeholders
- Maintain competitive intelligence through global futurist networks and cutting-edge research
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Technology, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of developing and implementing long-term strategic plans
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex futures into actionable insights
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal megatrends