Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and human-centered design to shape our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm shifts, mitigate future risks, and capitalize on exponential opportunities.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward 2026's AI-driven, sustainable, and quantum-enabled landscape, your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and market positioning. We offer competitive equity, cutting-edge resources, and unparalleled exposure to frontier technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and socio-economic indicators to develop 2026-2030 strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future scenarios for AI, quantum computing, and climate tech adoption
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles into R&D roadmaps
- Author quarterly horizon reports for executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Identify emerging threats/opportunities through patent analysis and startup ecosystem scouting
- Design resilience strategies for supply chain and workforce transformation in 2026
- Present foresight insights at industry summits and publish thought leadership pieces
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-tech leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or sustainable tech domains
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Advanced data visualization and scenario modeling proficiency
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on 3-5 year strategic pivots
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and regulatory impacts on tech adoption
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts