Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine our world. This strategic role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify breakthrough opportunities, mitigate existential risks, and position our organization as a thought leader in the 2026 landscape. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technology and market trends through 2026 using quantitative modeling and qualitative foresight
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Analyze disruptive forces (AI, biotech, climate tech) and their business implications
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership teams
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote speeches) on future horizons
- Partner with R&D to prototype solutions for emerging market needs
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-cultural shifts affecting industry trajectories
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into actionable strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Experience presenting to C-level executives and board members