Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and build roadmaps for tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. This role combines deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and pioneer solutions that redefine markets. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational transformation for the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains
- Lead scenario planning workshops to map future market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 strategic goals
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in rapidly evolving sectors
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry thought leaders
- Author forward-looking white papers and innovation roadmaps for board-level audiences
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready skills and agile methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience translating complex futures into business strategy
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums (e.g., Davos, Web Summit)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical discipline
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year horizon planning implementation