Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of technology and society. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 initiative, driving innovation through predictive analysis and trend forecasting. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision to transform emerging opportunities into market-leading solutions.
As a key architect of tomorrow's landscape, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop actionable roadmaps for the 2026 horizon. Our dynamic startup culture offers unparalleled autonomy to pioneer breakthrough approaches while impacting industries from AI ethics to sustainable infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead predictive modeling and horizon scanning for 2026 technological and societal shifts
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AI)
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into product development pipelines
- Present trend analysis to executive stakeholders and investor communities
- Establish thought leadership through white papers and industry conferences
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on innovation ecosystems
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 milestones
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or social sciences
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AI, quantum)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future strategy
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains