Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of technology and human experience. We're seeking a visionary Future Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-defining solutions. This role requires a rare blend of strategic foresight, technical fluency, and entrepreneurial drive to navigate the next frontier of digital transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to identify emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Our culture rewards bold thinkers who thrive at the intersection of possibility and execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic innovation framework across product, research, and market verticals
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, neurotech, decentralized systems) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions with 5+ year impact horizons
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and startups for early-stage technology adoption
- Create scenario models for societal and industry shifts influencing 2026 market landscapes
- Present strategic roadmaps to executive stakeholders and investor forums
- Mentor innovation fellows in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, R&D, or innovation leadership with proven 5+ year foresight track record
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, AGI, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership on future technology impacts (whitepapers, patents, or keynotes)
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MS/MBA/PhD) or equivalent demonstrable impact
- Experience scaling strategic initiatives from concept to market leadership
- Deep network in Silicon Valley innovation ecosystems and global tech communities
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategy