Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead and architect tomorrow's disruptive innovations today. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design forward-looking roadmaps, and transform future possibilities into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they become mainstream.
What You'll Achieve:
You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop the 2026 Innovation Blueprint, driving initiatives in quantum computing integration, sustainable tech ecosystems, and human-AI collaboration. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D pipeline and shape how 500M+ users interact with future technology. This is your chance to build the frameworks that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect the 2026 Strategic Vision Framework through horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in quantum computing, climate tech, and neuro-interfaces
- Develop patent-pending innovation roadmaps with 5-year predictive accuracy
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future insights into corporate strategy and M&A decisions
- Build and lead a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author the annual 'State of 2026' report distributed to Fortune 500 leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide 3+ examples)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Published thought leadership in top-tier journals (e.g., Future Studies Review)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or foresight academy)
- Fluency in predictive analytics tools and scenario modeling software