Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist, shaping the future of technology and human progress. We seek a forward-thinking innovator to develop actionable roadmaps for the next decade of exponential change. This role bridges cutting-edge research with practical business strategy, ensuring our organization leads in emerging markets from quantum computing to sustainable ecosystems.
As a key architect of tomorrow's opportunities, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and global policymakers to decode technological disruptions and translate foresight into competitive advantage. We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity meets impact, with resources to prototype visionary concepts and publish industry-defining frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Horizon Scenarios covering AI, biotech, climate tech, and space exploration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Build quantitative models forecasting market shifts in emerging sectors
- Advise executive leadership on strategic investments in future-facing technologies
- Represent the company at global innovation forums and policy summits
- Mentor internal teams in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
- Curate partnerships with academic labs and startups pioneering 2026 breakthroughs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or long-term societal trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and quantitative forecasting models
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, technological, and environmental megatrends
- Experience advising C-suite executives on future-oriented strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-focused initiatives
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts