Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Insights Group to architect the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and shape tomorrow's landscape today. This role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with hands-on strategic execution to transform 2026's potential into present-day advantage.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop proprietary frameworks that position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational culture in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ markets
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Facilitate design thinking workshops and cross-functional innovation sprints
- Create predictive models for technology adoption and market evolution
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build and mentor a high-performing innovation team
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation impact and ROI
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurism
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation