Job Description
Shape the future by pioneering breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our next-generation innovation pipeline. You'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to build actionable roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers. Join a multidisciplinary team of quantum computing experts, AI ethicists, and sustainability architects to transform foresight into market dominance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum AI, biotech, climate tech) and forecast 5-10 year market impacts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global business resilience in 2026+ landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation roadmaps
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership for industry summits
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 deployment
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting future business models
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier business/tech publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategies
- Certification in scenario planning (e.g., WFS, GBN) preferred
- Experience with global policy/regulatory forecasting frameworks