Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological disruption. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and pragmatic execution, transforming speculative futures into actionable blueprints for global enterprises.
As our lead futurist, you'll navigate exponential technologies, societal shifts, and market discontinuities to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and policy influencers to preempt paradigm shifts and position Horizon as the definitive architect of 2026's digital frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Produce quarterly trend reports analyzing socio-technical disruption vectors
- Design scenario-planning models for high-impact global challenges
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present strategic narratives to executive boards and investor forums
- Establish partnerships with academic futurists and think tanks
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial roadmaps
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AGI, Web4, decentralized systems)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts