Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, shape long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, requiring you to navigate complex intersections of AI, biotech, and sustainability to prepare for 2026's disruptive landscape.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and deliver compelling future-state scenarios that drive multi-billion-dollar investments. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of imagination and pragmatism, transforming speculative futures into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology impact frameworks across AI, quantum computing, and climate tech verticals
- Produce quarterly future-state reports with actionable strategic recommendations for executive leadership
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats in emerging markets
- Partner with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with future market demands
- Establish KPIs to track progress toward 2026 strategic milestones
- Represent company at global futurism forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Business Forecasting, or Futures Studies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism publications