Job Description
Join Horizon Insights at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, ensuring our organization thrives in an exponentially evolving landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape paradigms that redefine industries. If you're passionate about decoding emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors, this is your opportunity to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement forward-looking innovation roadmaps for 2026+ market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, economic, and environmental shifts
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, Technology, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism (whitepapers, books, keynotes)
- Experience leading high-impact teams in dynamic, ambiguous environments