Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a Lead Futurist to architect the technological frontier of 2026. We seek visionary strategists who can decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable innovation roadmaps. This pivotal role combines foresight research, cross-industry collaboration, and executive advising to position our clients at the forefront of next-generation disruption.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead high-stakes scenario-planning initiatives, partner with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies, and publish seminal research on the future of AI, biotech, and quantum computing. This is your chance to shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology impact assessments across verticals including AI ethics, neural interfaces, and climate tech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for enterprise clients on emerging tech disruptions
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation forums
- Manage cross-functional teams of researchers, data scientists, and industry experts
- Adv Fortune 500 executives on strategic innovation investments
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Monitor global tech policy developments affecting 2026 adoption curves
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record publishing influential tech trend analysis (Harvard Business Review/MIT Tech Review level)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional executive communication skills with C-suite experience
- Strong quantitative modeling skills for technology adoption forecasting
- Global network of innovation leaders and academic researchers
- Portfolio demonstrating successful client innovation transformation