Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
As a key architect of our 2026 strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly shape products that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ trends across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Develop strategic frameworks translating future scenarios into actionable roadmaps
- Partner with product teams to incubate next-generation innovations
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive market shifts
- Build thought leadership through whitepapers and industry forums
- Manage cross-functional futurist task force with 15+ global experts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven expertise in emerging technology adoption curves and market disruption
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology evolution
- Executive-level communication with data-driven storytelling mastery
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on multi-year innovation strategies