Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist to shape the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary thinkers to lead our 2026+ roadmap, anticipating disruptive trends and translating foresight into actionable strategies. This senior role blends market analysis, R&D leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to position our organization at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a proven track record of identifying paradigm shifts before they enter mainstream discourse. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation frameworks while mentoring a high-impact team of researchers and analysts.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Author thought leadership publications on industry evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Social Sciences
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Proven ability to translate foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in at least one emerging tech domain (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences