Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technological foresight, business acumen, and creative disruption to transform industries and create sustainable futures.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify emerging paradigms, develop scenario-based strategies, and lead transformative initiatives that redefine market boundaries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Design strategic scenarios and roadmaps for exponential growth in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging trends and strategic implications
- Build and mentor a team of futurist analysts and innovation consultants
- Drive organizational culture transformation toward adaptive innovation
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research or thought leadership in futurism or innovation
- Experience with scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology assessment
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and diverse stakeholders