Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and architect the future roadmap for our global portfolio. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, biotech acceleration, and sustainable systems, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI governance, and climate tech trends to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D and product teams to prototype future solutions
- Author whitepapers on emerging risks and opportunities in synthetic biology and neural interfaces
- Advise on regulatory and ethical implications of autonomous systems and decentralized networks
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, tech R&D, or innovation leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or trend analysis
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with scenario modeling for Fortune 500 clients
- Certification in AI ethics or sustainable development preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects delivered