Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with actionable strategy to transform disruptive concepts into market-defining innovations.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts, validate future scenarios, and drive innovation initiatives that position Horizon as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to forecast market disruptions by 2026
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term growth
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present executive insights through compelling visualizations and strategic recommendations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks
- Drive organizational adoption of innovation methodologies and future literacy
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech and societal shifts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology strategy roles
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Strong stakeholder management at executive level across global organizations
- Published thought leader in innovation or futurism domains