Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to anticipate technological, social, and economic shifts shaping the next decade. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps while identifying emerging opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and strategy, this is your chance to architect tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 5-10 year technological adoption curves
- Present future-state frameworks to executive leadership and board committees
- Establish cross-functional innovation incubators for emerging technologies
- Author forward-looking white papers influencing industry roadmaps
- Partner with R&D teams to prioritize breakthrough research initiatives
- Monitor global policy shifts affecting future business ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future planning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record translating future scenarios into executable strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- C-suite experience in technology-driven organizations
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic innovation
- Strong proficiency in strategic modeling and scenario planning tools