Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026+ roadmap. This pivotal role combines foresight research with actionable strategy development, ensuring we lead rather than follow tomorrow's disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to transform futuristic insights into market-dominating innovations.
What you'll achieve: Pioneer our innovation ecosystem, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and position Horizon at the vanguard of technological evolution. Your work will directly influence $500M+ in future revenue streams and define our industry's next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech to map 2026+ opportunities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with corporate vision and market disruptions
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development and business strategy
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies and investment priorities
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive leadership and board members
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research with Fortune 500 or startup experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful long-term innovation strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into compelling narratives
- PhD or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field preferred
- Experience with scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (whitepapers, journals, conferences)