Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as our 2026 Futurist at Horizon Innovations Group. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption, guiding our organization through the seismic shifts of the mid-2020s. This pivotal role demands an architect of the future who can anticipate emerging trends, design breakthrough solutions, and transform abstract possibilities into market-leading innovations.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotech, and spearhead initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. Your insights will directly shape our $2B innovation portfolio and position us as the undisputed leader in next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies across global business units
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation ROI and future-readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD/MSc preferred)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and investment committees
- Published thought leadership on future trends (whitepapers/articles)
- Global network of technology innovators and researchers