Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of technology and society. We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, leveraging cutting-edge research and predictive analytics to identify emerging trends and disruptive opportunities. This role bridges technology, business strategy, and social impact, requiring a forward-thinker who can translate complex foresight into actionable plans. Collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop frameworks for sustainable technological adoption while anticipating ethical and societal implications.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO tech leader
- Access to exclusive industry conferences and research labs
- Flexible hybrid work with innovation stipend
- Impact-driven culture with 20% dedicated R&D time
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for technological adoption across healthcare, energy, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite on future workforce transformations
- Produce foresight reports with actionable recommendations for product development
- Partner with policy teams to shape regulatory frameworks for emerging tech
- Mentor junior futurists and cross-functional teams on trend synthesis
- Represent company at global forums on sustainable technology futures
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record publishing industry trend analysis (e.g., Gartner, Forrester)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of 2026 tech trajectories (Web4.0, AGI, climate tech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of strategic impact in tech forecasting