Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge innovation with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of the curve in an exponentially evolving landscape.
At Horizon, we don't predict the future – we create it. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable tech pioneers to develop frameworks that position us at the forefront of 2026's technological and cultural revolutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech) and their market implications through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for global supply chain disruption and climate adaptation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with future consumer behavior shifts
- Produce quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports for C-suite on regulatory and ethical tech landscapes
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify 2026-relevant startups and acquisition targets
- Design resilience strategies against geopolitical and technological black swan events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused product development
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech/climate)
- Proven track record of translating future trends into executable business strategy
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership on long-term technology impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or relevant field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 5-10 year strategic horizons