Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the next generation of transformative technologies. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, design long-term innovation roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities spanning 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies while maintaining our leadership in sustainable tech and AI-driven solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ innovation roadmaps by analyzing emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen products with 5-10 year implementation horizons
- Author forward-looking whitepapers on climate tech and human augmentation trends
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and government futurist programs
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Present future-vision insights at global tech summits and investor forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of publishing future trend analyses (e.g., Gartner, WEF reports)
- Expertise in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi method)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Experience with policy development for AI governance and biotech ethics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives