Job Description
Are you a visionary ready to shape tomorrow? Horizon Innovations Group seeks a Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to redefine industry boundaries. As a pivotal architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll translate emerging trends into game-changing strategies that position us at the forefront of technological evolution. Join our elite team of disruptors where your foresight directly impacts global innovation agendas.
Why Join Us? We're not just predicting the future—we're building it. Our culture thrives on audacious thinking, cutting-edge research, and cross-industry collaboration. Enjoy unparalleled resources, executive influence, and the autonomy to transform visionary concepts into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts through 2030
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with C-suite strategic objectives
- Champion cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype breakthrough solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities across global markets
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight insights into patentable intellectual property
- Establish industry-wide thought leadership via keynotes and white papers
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning with 5+ years in futures/innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Executive-level communication with ability to influence C-suite and boards
- Published thought leader in tech/innovation publications (e.g., MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in AI-driven foresight tools and data visualization platforms