Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect the future of sustainable technology and human-machine collaboration. Join our elite team at the forefront of innovation, where your strategic insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investments in next-gen AI, quantum computing, and climate resilience solutions. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market implementation, requiring both technical acumen and transformative leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps for emerging sectors including AI ethics, space commercialization, and synthetic biology
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify disruptive market opportunities and competitive threats
- Conduct horizon-scanning research using predictive analytics and scenario planning methodologies
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders including government agencies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate future concepts into actionable product roadmaps
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic trends affecting long-term technology adoption
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on 2026 technology implications
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of strategic planning experience
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, advanced robotics)
- Strong background in scenario planning and predictive modeling frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic foresight projects
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent (e.g., CFP, CFIP) preferred
- Experience working with government innovation initiatives or Fortune 500 strategy teams