Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as our Lead Futurist and architect of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends and design actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with business acumen to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
At Horizon, we empower pioneers to reimagine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop future-proof strategies that position our portfolio companies at the forefront of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote industry forums
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work on disruptive technologies or societal transformation
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred