Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist and lead our charge into tomorrow's frontier. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to architect our innovation roadmap beyond 2026, transforming cutting-edge possibilities into market-defining realities. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and global trends to position us at the vanguard of progress. Your insights will shape multi-year strategies that redefine industries and unlock unprecedented growth.
Collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and futurist thought leaders to embed foresight into our DNA. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about actively creating it. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term vision, you'll find your purpose here.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026+ innovation strategy encompassing AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech domains
- Lead scenario planning initiatives to prepare for disruptive market shifts and technological inflection points
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proof technologies into next-gen offerings
- Establish a global foresight network tracking exponential trends across 15+ emerging sectors
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members with data-backed future projections
- Drive cross-functional workshops to align organizational capabilities with 2026 opportunities
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' reports outlining disruptive threats and breakthrough opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology foresight with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record developing multi-year roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and exponential technologies
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-suite audiences
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology disruption topics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes for emerging technologies (US/EU focus)