Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap and transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. This senior role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to drive strategic decisions that will define the next decade of technological advancement.
As a key architect of our future-focused initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable technology. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investments and shape our position as an industry disruptor.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 global innovation strategy through scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Present future-vision frameworks to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Produce annual foresight reports and competitive intelligence briefings
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability framework
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategy
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate tech megatrends
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) or related methodology
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented strategic initiatives