Job Description
Join Innovate Horizons Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect blueprints for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership to shape our organization's next-generation strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver actionable foresight that drives competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with business objectives
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to stress-test future strategies
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry publications and internal decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market hypotheses
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting long-term strategic positioning
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and trend synthesis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Business Analytics, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in future trends or strategy publications
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred