Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our organization's evolution in an era of exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify emerging paradigms, develop future-ready frameworks, and translate foresight into market-leading innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic transformation, this is your opportunity to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ technology and societal trend forecasts using advanced horizon scanning methodologies
- Design strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate engineering)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings and scenario planning workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurist researchers and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product and business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications and whitepapers on 2026 innovation trends
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record developing 5-10 year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology adoption curves
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, nanotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published author or speaker at global innovation conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating tangible outcomes from future-focused initiatives