Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic innovation framework aligned with global market trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Identify and evaluate disruptive business models for market expansion
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present future impact analyses to executive leadership and board members
- Manage innovation pipeline with 3-5 year strategic horizons
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term innovation ROI
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Business Strategy, or related field
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Published research or thought leadership in future studies
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences