Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist 2026 Strategist to decode emerging technologies and market trends that will define the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Produce strategic reports and visualizations for executive leadership on emerging tech disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D priorities with 2026 market projections
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to scout breakthrough technologies
- Design and implement horizon scanning processes to identify paradigm shifts before mainstream adoption
- Present findings to investors and board members to secure funding for strategic initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight knowledge ecosystem
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (Master's/PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech domains: AGI, synthetic biology, quantum applications, decentralized systems
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience publishing thought leadership in industry publications or academic journals
- Strong network within global innovation ecosystems and research communities