Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future landscape for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers in an era of exponential change.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop actionable roadmaps for technological disruption, sustainability transitions, and market evolution. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients navigating digital transformation and market volatility
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership teams on future-proof business models
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry conferences
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to scout breakthrough technologies and partnerships
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into enterprise strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level storytelling
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)