Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a forward-thinking strategist to lead our innovation roadmap, transforming emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. This pivotal role bridges technology, sustainability, and human experience design to shape tomorrow's landscape.
Our dynamic environment fosters cutting-edge research in AI integration, climate adaptation, and next-gen consumer ecosystems. You'll collaborate with global thought leaders while leveraging our state-of-the-art innovation lab in downtown San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation strategy roadmap
- Analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends and forecast market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops for scenario planning and opportunity identification
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Drive sustainability and ethical tech integration initiatives
- Manage annual $2M innovation incubation fund
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional data modeling and trend analysis capabilities
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFtp)
- Experience with ESG frameworks and sustainable innovation
- Published thought leadership in futurist publications