Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as our pioneering 2026 Futurist, shaping tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This executive-level role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, perfect for a forward-thinker ready to redefine industries.
Your Impact: You'll spearhead cross-functional initiatives, anticipate disruptive technologies, and transform future insights into market-leading products. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year future vision
- Design and facilitate future-focused workshops with C-suite executives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities through data-driven forecasting
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members
- Mentor innovation teams in next-generation problem-solving methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership
- Published thought leadership on emerging trends (2020-2026)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in tech or biotech
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven ability to translate future insights into executable strategies