Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future of technology and human progress. As a Senior Futurist Strategist for 2026, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and shape our company's trajectory in a rapidly evolving landscape. This role combines visionary thinking with strategic execution, requiring you to bridge cutting-edge research with practical business applications.
We're seeking a forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to create actionable frameworks that position us at the forefront of the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable energy sectors
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future scenarios into R&D priorities
- Present executive briefings and stakeholder workshops on emerging opportunities
- Establish global thought leadership through white papers and industry conferences
- Manage a portfolio of future-focused pilot projects with $5M+ budgets
- Build and lead a cross-functional futurist task force
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of implementing future-oriented strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Experience leading high-impact cross-functional teams
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation publications
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight preferred