Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the next wave of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human-centric design, help us shape the future today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms impacting 2026
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligning with 5-year strategic vision for Fortune 500 clients
- Conduct scenario planning workshops to prepare organizations for exponential change
- Author thought leadership reports on AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into corporate DNA
- Build and lead a global network of futurist practitioners and academic partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Presentation skills to C-level audiences with measurable impact on business decisions
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major media platforms
- Mastery of foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis, cross-impact matrices)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)