Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape our 5-year roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions and translate foresight into competitive advantage.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to design future-proof business models while navigating complex ethical frameworks. Your work will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Technology Horizon Scanning framework
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future market disruptions
- Produce quarterly trend reports with data-driven predictive models
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors
- Establish ethical guidelines for emerging technology implementation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Methodology (e.g., CFPC)
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences