Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect of tomorrow's breakthrough innovations. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design future-ready strategies, and catalyze transformative projects that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership, requiring you to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal changes while developing actionable roadmaps for our global portfolio.
At Horizon, we empower futurists with unparalleled resources—including our AI-powered TrendLab, exclusive industry partnerships, and a $50M innovation fund—to turn visionary concepts into reality. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and present foresight insights to Fortune 500 clients. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks focused on 2026+ technological and societal paradigms
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives using advanced analytics, AI trend modeling, and global expert networks
- Design innovation roadmaps for clients across quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership content at premier industry forums
- Manage a $10M innovation portfolio, evaluating and scaling high-impact ventures
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists while fostering a culture of radical creativity
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology leadership with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum AI, neurotech, climate tech) and regulatory landscapes
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite-level strategic frameworks and driving billion-dollar initiatives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Published thought leader with 50+ citations in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning) and data visualization tools
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and boardroom presentation mastery