Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends for our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with business strategy to position our clients at the forefront of innovation. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art innovation labs. Your insights will directly shape products that impact billions while solving humanity's most pressing challenges.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. You'll leverage our proprietary HorizonScan AI platform to identify paradigm shifts before they emerge. This isn't just forecasting—it's creating the future through strategic foresight and actionable innovation roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using advanced trend analysis methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author quarterly Horizon Reports on disruptive technologies and societal shifts affecting global markets
- Design and prototype innovation blueprints for next-generation products in quantum AI and climate tech
- Establish partnerships with leading research institutions (MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich) for trend validation
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and scenario planning
- Present strategic recommendations to board members with data-driven impact assessments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate resilience
- Certification in Applied Strategic Foresight or similar methodology
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or equivalent tier publication
- Fluency in futures analysis tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with AI-driven trend prediction platforms