Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This role demands radical creativity, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate future trends into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 global innovation strategy by analyzing emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-facing solutions with 3-5 year commercialization horizons
- Produce annual 'Horizon Reports' forecasting market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for high-impact global challenges (climate, healthcare, urbanization)
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future insights into corporate strategy and R&D priorities
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynotes, and industry roundtables
- Manage $2M+ annual innovation fund for experimental ventures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation (3+ case studies)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams across tech, design, and business domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills to articulate complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals