Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how emerging technologies transform global industries. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, driving our position at the forefront of technological evolution.
As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence our R&D investments, product development, and market expansion strategies for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends and societal shifts to develop comprehensive 2026 strategic scenarios
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision and execution paths
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into actionable innovation pipelines
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and technology summits
- Mentor junior strategists in advanced foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial opportunities
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, climate tech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and stakeholder audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in technology or strategy publications