Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional industries, and build roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution to position our clients as pioneers in an exponentially evolving landscape.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Lab, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, bio-engineers, and AI ethicists to translate speculative concepts into actionable blueprints. You'll thrive in ambiguity, challenge orthodoxies, and deliver insights that shape multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, biotech, and quantum sectors
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across 12+ emerging domains (e.g., synthetic biology, neuro-interfaces)
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical and climate disruption scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation portfolios
- Produce white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Build AI-powered trend-prediction models using proprietary data ecosystems
- Advolve patent strategies for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at top-tier consulting firms or tech R&D labs
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals (e.g., Journal of Futures Studies)
- Proficiency in trend-mapping tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, Signal AI)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Shell's Two Uncertainties)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successful 5+ year foresight implementations