Job Description
Step into the future with Horizon Innovations Group as our 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist. This pioneering role demands visionary leadership to architect tomorrow's solutions today. You'll spearhead research into emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions, transforming foresight into actionable strategies that position our organization at the vanguard of progress.
Join an elite team of innovators in crafting roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, collaborating with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change. Your insights will drive product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, economy, and social domains
- Develop future scenario models and strategic roadmaps for 2026+ market positioning
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with engineering, product, and leadership teams
- Author thought leadership content on disruptive technologies and future-proofing strategies
- Build and maintain global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
- Translate foresight into product development roadmaps and investment priorities
- Monitor emerging tech ecosystems (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for competitive advantage
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Management
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategies
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments