Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, design transformative roadmaps, and position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 digital frontier. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to navigate the complex intersection of technology, society, and business. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build actionable strategies that leverage quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable tech, and next-gen human-machine interfaces.
At Horizon, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources, a culture of bold experimentation, and the autonomy to explore uncharted territories. If you're passionate about turning future possibilities into present realities, this is your moment to lead the charge.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 strategic vision aligned with quantum computing and AI paradigm shifts
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory landscapes, and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-focused solutions (e.g., neuro-interfaces, decentralized AI)
- Present foresight frameworks to executive leadership and board members with data-backed recommendations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer 2026 innovation ecosystems
- Create scenario planning models for geopolitical, climate, and technological disruptions
- Drive adoption of ethical AI frameworks and sustainable tech principles in product roadmaps
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AGI governance, climate tech
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication track record
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals or industry whitepapers
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Experience leading teams through ambiguous technological transitions
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy)