Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the vanguard of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors before they enter mainstream consciousness. Shape our corporate roadmap by identifying high-impact opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. This role merges deep technical acumen with prescriptive strategic foresight to position our organization as the definitive thought leader in the next decade's innovation landscape.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies and societal trends through 2026-2030
- Develop predictive models for market disruption scenarios across global industries
- Design strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to exponential change
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Author white papers and thought leadership content for industry conferences
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and technology incubators
- Quantify ROI of future-focused initiatives through risk-adjusted forecasting
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Quantitative Analysis
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment methodologies
- Published work on exponential technologies or disruptive market forces
- Proficiency in predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Gephi)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategic pivots
- Certification in Applied Foresight or similar futurist credential