Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future of business by 2026. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine industries. You'll lead strategic foresight initiatives, collaborate with C-suite executives, and transform visionary concepts into actionable roadmaps. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal patterns impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with company vision and emerging market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable foresight recommendations
- Present future scenarios and strategic implications to executive stakeholders and board members
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive intelligence to maintain strategic advantage
- Establish KPIs to track innovation pipeline performance and strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Futurology, Business Strategy, Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in innovation strategy, corporate foresight, or future planning roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and emerging technology assessment
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to articulate complex future concepts to diverse audiences
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal implications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through strategic transformation initiatives
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications or conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation strategy implementations