Job Description
Shape the future as a 2026 Strategic Futurist at Horizon Innovations Group. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and disruptive technologies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges foresight strategy with actionable innovation, guiding our organization through unprecedented transformation. Join our elite team at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures to build tomorrow's breakthrough solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech paradigms (quantum, AGI, biotech) and their 2026 business implications
- Develop scenario roadmaps for industry disruption and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and leadership teams
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Author high-impact foresight reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Design organizational resilience frameworks for volatile future landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or Technology Policy (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., AC/FS)