Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. As the 2026 Vision Lead, you'll spearhead groundbreaking research and strategic initiatives that will redefine industries. We're seeking a visionary thinker with a passion for emerging technologies and societal transformation. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape tomorrow's innovations while working with world-class researchers and industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption
- Conduct advanced scenario planning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate future insights into corporate strategy
- Author high-impact white papers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive innovations
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and industry summits
- Mentor junior researchers and foster a culture of speculative innovation
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with transformational potential
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting technology adoption patterns with 80%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Portfolio of published foresight work or industry-shaping predictions