Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future! We seek a visionary Futurist Lead to drive our 2026 strategic roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into reality. This role demands a strategic thinker who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape long-term innovation initiatives while mentoring a high-performing cross-functional team. Our culture rewards bold thinkers who challenge conventions and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 global innovation strategy
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Design future-proof product roadmaps with 5-year impact projections
- Present visionary frameworks to executive stakeholders and investors
- Mentor a team of futurists, designers, and technologists
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and innovation ROI
- Publish thought leadership in industry forums and publications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts to market
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping initiatives