Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of strategic foresight as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization as the industry's torchbearer in the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative intuition, and executive influence to shape transformative roadmaps that will define tomorrow's markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year foresight frameworks focused on 2026 technology and societal disruptions
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Produce trend intelligence reports for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present future-vision narratives to C-suite and external forums
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning for 2020+ horizons
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related discipline
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategic pivots
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred