Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This pivotal role demands radical imagination paired with actionable execution, shaping how businesses and societies evolve through emerging paradigms like quantum computing integration, neuro-interfaces, and sustainable autonomous ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, academic pioneers, and global policymakers to define the 2026 digital frontier.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI-human collaboration frameworks
- Lead scenario planning for quantum-encrypted data economies
- Architect ethical governance protocols for autonomous decision systems
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for Fortune 100 clients
- Advocate for sustainable tech policy at Davos and UN forums
- Mentor a team of 8 futurist analysts using proprietary foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Published thought leadership on post-quantum paradigms
- Expertise in systems dynamics modeling and predictive analytics
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented 5-year strategic frameworks
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/R preferred)
- Certification in Scenario Planning or Horizon Scanning
- Security clearance preferred for government-contract projects