Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future of technology and society. We seek a pioneering Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond, shaping disruptive innovations that redefine industries. This role blends deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of the next technological revolution.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and product development cycles.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, patent landscapes, and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for AI governance, climate tech, and biotechnology convergence
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders through data-driven visualizations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align product roadmaps with future human-machine symbiosis
- Author thought leadership pieces on the ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological adoption curves and societal impact metrics
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory developments affecting innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, neurotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi methods)
- Experience with policy advisory for emerging tech governance frameworks
- Presentation skills for C-suite audiences with Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in futurist or technology journals