Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we pioneer the future. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends foresight, innovation, and strategic execution to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode trends, build adaptive strategies, and drive transformative initiatives that redefine industries.
Our dynamic culture rewards bold thinking and offers unparalleled growth opportunities. As a key architect of tomorrow's business landscape, you'll influence product development, market expansion, and sustainable innovation while mentoring a high-impact team of futurists and strategists.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, economic, and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market opportunities
- Develop strategic frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate future-focused innovations into core business
- Present executive-level strategic briefings with actionable insights and risk assessments
- Build and maintain a network of industry futurists, academics, and innovation partners
- Design scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts and geopolitical factors
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and strategic foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing long-term roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic foresight frameworks
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: AI, Web3, biotechnology, climate tech
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future trends