Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist & Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, disrupt conventional thinking, and pioneer transformative solutions that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into our DNA while building bridges between cutting-edge research and market-ready innovations.
This position offers unparalleled exposure to quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI evolution. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions and influence strategic decisions that will position us as the undisputed market leader by 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech and societal trends to forecast disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate breakthrough solutions for future challenges
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and board members
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate prototyping of future-ready technologies
- Monitor competitive landscapes and regulatory shifts affecting innovation ecosystems
- Establish KPIs for measuring the impact of future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of developing successful 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, nanotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and public speaking expertise
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams in Fortune 500 settings
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (required)
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, causal layered analysis)