Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist, where you'll shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and guide our organization through transformative technological shifts. This role combines cutting-edge research with strategic execution to position us at the forefront of the 2026 digital landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario planning models for long-term organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives bridging R&D, product development, and market strategy
- Deliver executive briefings on future trends and their business implications
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry futurists, academics, and tech pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into product roadmaps and investment priorities
- Author thought leadership content positioning our company as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record developing 5-10 year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Strong background in human-centered design and behavioral economics
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience leading global teams across cultural and technological boundaries