Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future! We're seeking a pioneering 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This is your chance to shape the technological and societal landscape at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation.
In this strategic role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable roadmaps for the post-2025 world. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and societal shifts through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate quantum computing applications and synthetic biology breakthroughs
- Author thought leadership reports published in MIT Tech Review and Future Studies Journal
- Advise executive teams on metaverse governance and ethical AI deployment frameworks
- Build strategic partnerships with NASA, DARPA, and global sustainability initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year innovation roadmaps adopted by Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and technology impact assessment
- Published research on climate tech convergence or neuro-symbolic AI integration
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience at Davos and TED conferences