Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role demands radical thinking, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies that will redefine global markets.
As a pioneer in emerging tech ecosystems, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and disruptive startups to identify paradigm shifts before they happen. Your insights will directly shape our $2B innovation portfolio across AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ market evolution
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive technological convergence points
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and future-focused accelerators
- Translate future trend analysis into actionable product roadmaps
- Present strategic futures to Fortune 500 executive boards and investor forums
- Manage cross-functional teams executing horizon-scanning initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies or future studies
- Experience with Delphi methods, horizon scanning, and scenario modeling
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Track record of influencing multi-billion-dollar strategic decisions
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field