Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future! We're seeking a 2026 Futurist Strategy Director to lead cutting-edge initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis, strategic planning, and innovation leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, drive digital transformation, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to anticipate market shifts and create competitive advantages. You'll spearhead cross-functional projects, develop long-term roadmaps, and influence organizational culture to embrace innovation. This is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's business landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Partner with executive leadership to integrate future-ready strategies into annual business planning
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis for emerging tech sectors (Web4, metaverse, AGI)
- Build and manage a network of industry futurists, academic partners, and innovation hubs
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Drive organizational culture shift toward adaptive innovation and rapid prototyping
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing long-term (5+ year) technology roadmaps
- Expertise in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives and board members
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published thought leadership