Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of shaping tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business innovation, driving our position as industry pioneers in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Why This Role Matters: As we navigate the convergence of AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies, your insights will directly influence our product roadmap, investment decisions, and market positioning. You'll lead cross-functional teams to translate future scenarios into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive leadership
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future trends into 3-5 year roadmaps
- Present trend reports and strategic recommendations to C-suite and board members
- Build and manage an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive cultural adoption of future-thinking across organizational departments
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or strategic frameworks
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives in tech/healthcare sectors