Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of growth. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with strategic execution to position our company as an industry leader in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and translate future insights into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your chance to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop and maintain Horizon's Innovation Radar, scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their commercial applications
- Architect strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion aligned with future realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision and innovation priorities
- Author thought leadership content and present future scenarios to executive teams and investors
- Build and manage a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business opportunities with clear ROI projections
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of predicting and commercializing emerging technologies (demonstrated via patents or scaled ventures)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Published author or keynote speaker on innovation topics (provide portfolio)