Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation strategy, driving breakthroughs that will redefine industries by the mid-2020s. This pivotal role blends foresight, technological expertise, and strategic leadership to transform emerging possibilities into tangible market advantages.
As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your work will directly shape our product development, investment decisions, and market positioning as we prepare for the technological inflection points of 2026.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmap aligning with long-term strategic vision
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, biotech convergence, AI ethics) and market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to the executive board
- Drive organizational adoption of future-proof methodologies and frameworks
- Monitor global trends and geopolitical shifts impacting 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of anticipating market shifts (e.g., AI, Web3, climate tech)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technology adoption curves
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio of published future trend analyses or innovation frameworks