Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we pioneer the future of technology and human experience. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to map emerging trends for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines foresight research, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll work at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while mitigating disruptive risks. Our collaborative environment values bold thinking and data-driven intuition, offering unparalleled resources to transform visionary concepts into market-leading solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to integrate future insights into roadmaps
- Produce forward-looking white papers and trend reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry innovators
- Facilitate workshops on future literacy and innovation methodologies across the organization
- Advise leadership on long-term strategic positioning and risk mitigation strategies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures concepts
- Strong data analysis capabilities with proficiency in trend visualization tools
- Experience facilitating executive workshops and presenting to C-suite audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or innovation strategy implementations