Job Description
Join our visionary team as a Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Innovations Group, where you'll shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a trailblazer to decode emerging trends, architect forward-looking solutions, and drive our next wave of breakthrough innovations. This role demands a blend of visionary thinking, strategic rigor, and hands-on execution to transform futuristic concepts into tangible market advantages.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and organizational transformation initiatives spanning AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2030
- Architect strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum adoption and AI-human collaboration paradigms
- Chair cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-gen solutions with rapid iteration cycles
- Author thought leadership publications on post-quantum cryptography and neuro-interfaces
- Secure $2M+ annual innovation budget through ROI-driven proposals to executive board
- Manage global network of 50+ futurists and academic researchers for trend validation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Foresight, Innovation Management, or equivalent
- 7+ years experience in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale tech
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/quantum/bio)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Expertise in scenario planning and disruption modeling frameworks
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation forums
- Fluency in at least one predictive analytics platform (e.g., Tableau, SAS)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major innovation initiatives launched to market