Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging tech trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
At Horizon, we empower futurists with cutting-edge resources and a culture of intellectual curiosity. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and market expansion plans. This is your opportunity to leave an indelible mark on how humanity interacts with technology in the 2026 era and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, biotech) and forecast market disruptions through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation aligned with future consumer needs
- Present future-state scenarios to executive leadership for strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into R&D and product development
- Collaborate with venture partners to identify disruptive startups for acquisition
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' outlining technological inflection points
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI/ML, quantum, biotech)
- Proven ability to translate complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis tools
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology forecasting projects