Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming emerging trends into disruptive business opportunities. This pivotal role demands radical foresight and cross-industry innovation expertise to position our global enterprise as the undisputed leader in next-generation solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework across 15+ industry verticals
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into corporate DNA
- Author quarterly trend briefings for Fortune 500 clients and internal stakeholders
- Establish global innovation ecosystems through partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and ESA
- Direct a $5M R&D portfolio for prototyping 2026-viable technologies
- Present at Davos, Web Summit, and CES on emerging paradigm shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or MIT Sloan
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of implementing future-proof strategies in Fortune 100
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, STEEP)
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year+ strategic predictions