Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring an architect of possibilities who thrives in ambiguity.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to map future scenarios, identify disruptive opportunities, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader. Our ideal candidate combines analytical rigor with creative foresight to turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological and social shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to future-proof product development pipelines
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to incubate breakthrough solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to identify strategic partnerships
- Present future insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leadership in future studies or innovation journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on strategic transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFCS, WFS) preferred