Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal transformation. We seek a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, design resilient futures, and drive disruptive innovation across global markets. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative imagination.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and government entities to shape our 2026 innovation roadmap, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of exponential technologies. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, we invite you to redefine the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to develop strategic foresight frameworks
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation initiatives targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Produce actionable scenario plans and risk mitigation strategies for disruptive futures
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into core offerings
- Present insights to executive stakeholders and external partners through compelling narratives
- Lead horizon scanning processes using AI-driven trend analysis and expert networks
- Develop innovation metrics to track progress toward 2026 strategic objectives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business outcomes
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience working with C-suite in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFTR) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-back strategy implementations