Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our decade-long roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining innovations. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization as the undisputed leader in the next technological paradigm.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to decode signals from quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence. Your strategic insights will drive multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and shape product roadlines for 2026 and beyond. We offer unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted territories and build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic foresight framework incorporating global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and socioeconomic indicators
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions in quantum-secure communications and synthetic biology
- Author executive-level scenario analyses for board-level decision-making on 2026 market positioning
- Establish strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Design and implement AI-powered trend forecasting systems to predict disruptive technologies
- Present strategic vision to investors and stakeholders through compelling data-driven narratives
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation strategists
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or executive foresight roles
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, advanced AI, synthetic biology
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities with proficiency in tools like Palisade @Risk
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (Harvard Business Review/MIT Sloan preferred)
- Experience securing $50M+ innovation budgets and managing cross-continental R&D teams