Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to shape the future of technology and society. As a 2026 Futurist Strategist, you'll lead cutting-edge initiatives at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and human augmentation. This pivotal role demands a blend of visionary thinking, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps.
We seek a forward-thinking innovator to drive our 2026 global tech agenda, partnering with C-suite executives, research labs, and government bodies. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and can navigate ambiguity with precision, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps across quantum computing, biotech, and decentralized systems
- Lead cross-functional workshops with Fortune 500 clients to integrate future trends into current business strategies
- Produce whitepapers and predictive models on emerging societal impacts of AI and automation
- Manage a $2M innovation budget for prototype development and pilot programs
- Spearhead partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and EU Horizon research initiatives
- Present strategic briefings to UN Technology Council and World Economic Forum summits
- Mentor a team of 12 futurists and data scientists using agile methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, emerging tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI ethics or climate tech
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu.io, Scenariio) and predictive analytics
- Experience securing government grants for futuristic initiatives ($5M+)
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized future-tech innovations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (ACF/SF) or equivalent