Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies and drive disruptive solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to shape how industries evolve in the next decade. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation ecosystems to translate future trends into competitive advantage.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll pioneer methodologies for anticipating technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations. Your work will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational agility in an era of exponential change. This is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ technology horizons
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) and translate insights into actionable business strategies
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and global innovation hubs
- Author visionary whitepapers and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready methodologies and innovation KPIs
- Mentor teams in strategic foresight and disruptive thinking practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation with focus on emerging tech
- Proven expertise in futures research, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills for executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-geographic innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech disruption or future trends
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from future-oriented strategic initiatives