Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving innovation across emerging technologies and market disruptors. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as a global leader in the next wave of digital evolution.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research pioneers, and industry disruptors to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and investment decisions that will shape our trajectory for the remainder of the decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology and market trend analyses using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and prioritize emerging opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Create strategic roadmaps for product innovation aligned with 5-year future-state vision
- Establish partnerships with research institutions, startups, and think tanks to capture cutting-edge insights
- Present future-oriented recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical, economic, and social drivers that could impact 2026 business landscape
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Planning, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Published thought leadership in future studies or technology strategy
- Experience developing enterprise-level strategic frameworks for 5+ year horizons