Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological breakthroughs. This role demands an unparalleled blend of predictive analysis, cross-industry foresight, and innovation leadership. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and biotech pioneers to shape humanity's trajectory. Our culture rewards audacious thinking and provides unparalleled resources for research and experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for autonomous systems, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts
- Produce annual 'Horizon 2026' trend reports for global innovation summits
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify emerging $1B+ market opportunities
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and neuro-interfaces
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
- Represent company at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published thought leadership on 2020s tech disruption (Harvard/MIT/MIT Press)
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (Moore's Law, Kurzweil's predictions)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (STEEP analysis, Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Global network of VCs, policymakers, and research institutions