Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive breakthrough initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to position our company as the undisputed leader in emerging technologies.
As a key member of our C-suite advisory team, you'll leverage data-driven insights, trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate future risks. You'll shape our innovation pipeline, influence executive decisions, and lead high-impact projects that align with our 2026 vision. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities and thrive in ambiguity, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough initiatives
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to the board of directors
- Identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with commercial potential
- Establish KPIs to track innovation progress and ROI of future-focused projects
- Foster a culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping across the organization
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Innovation Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or corporate innovation
- Proven track record of launching products/services with 5+ year market impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell's Scenario Planning)
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or innovation frameworks