Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. This pivotal role demands a strategic architect who can anticipate global shifts, disrupt conventional paradigms, and translate foresight into actionable blueprints for our portfolio of revolutionary ventures.
As a cornerstone of our executive leadership team, you'll spearhead cross-functional initiatives spanning AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable urban ecosystems. Your expertise will directly influence product development, market positioning, and corporate strategy in an era defined by unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap integrating AI, biotech, and space exploration domains
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies
- Oversee R&D initiatives in quantum-resistant cryptography and neural interfaces
- Develop patent portfolios for breakthrough technologies in autonomous systems
- Guide ethical frameworks for human-AI symbiosis in enterprise environments
- Present strategic foresight findings to global stakeholders and investors
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech leadership
- Proven track record of scaling disruptive technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in futures methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi analysis, system dynamics)
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience securing $50M+ in R&D funding for experimental initiatives
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends through 2030
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or foresight academy)