Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a trailblazer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. This pivotal role bridges innovation strategy, foresight research, and commercial execution, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop actionable roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, sustainable infrastructure, and human augmentation technologies. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal paradigms impacting 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate resilience
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into product development priorities
- Author annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders and investor briefings
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks using data visualization and predictive modeling tools
- Represent the company at global innovation summits and policy forums shaping 2026 agendas
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D innovation, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AGI ethics, biotech convergence
- Published thought leadership on 4IR implications (e.g., World Economic Forum articles)
- Advanced proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience developing governance frameworks for exponential technologies
- Portfolio of scenario planning projects for Fortune 500 clients