Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen to position our organization as a leader in the post-2025 digital landscape.
As the nexus between R&D, product development, and executive strategy, you'll identify paradigm-shifting innovations, assess market readiness for next-gen solutions, and translate complex technological trends into actionable business opportunities. Your insights will directly shape our $2B innovation portfolio and influence global tech policy discussions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze convergence of quantum computing, AGI, and biotech to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging tech adoption cycles
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions with engineering teams
- Present strategic foresight briefings to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and acquire disruptive startups
- Author annual 'State of 2026' industry whitepapers establishing thought leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or emerging tech consulting
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI frameworks
- Proven track record of commercializing future-facing technologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech journals (Nature, MIT Tech Review)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on 5+ year digital transformation roadmaps
- PhD or equivalent in technology foresight, systems theory, or related field