Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future of technology and human experience. We seek a forward-thinking Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design to create transformative solutions. This role demands a strategic mind with deep passion for anticipating societal shifts and technological disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to build actionable frameworks that position our company at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, anthropology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026 technology adoption roadmaps and scenario-planning frameworks
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, biotech, quantum computing, and human augmentation to inform strategic priorities
- Design and execute horizon-scanning initiatives including global trend reports and technology impact assessments
- Partner with R&D to incubate breakthrough projects aligned with 2026 market projections
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, keynote presentations, and industry forums
- Develop KPIs for measuring innovation maturity and future-readiness across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in technology forecasting and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for translating complex concepts
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing global research networks
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or thought leadership contributions
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, horizon scanning)