Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and shape the next generation of transformative technologies. This role demands unparalleled creativity, analytical rigor, and a passion for redefining what's possible.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and industry disruptors to develop actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. You'll influence multi-billion-dollar decisions while working in an environment that celebrates bold thinking and rapid prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts affecting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence
- Design future-proof business models for autonomous ecosystems and metaverse economies
- Present foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders and Board of Directors
- Build cross-functional innovation pipelines with R&D, product, and venture teams
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for emerging technologies in regulated industries
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into billion-dollar market opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic innovation frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and board-level gravitas
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- Portfolio of published futurist work or patented innovations