Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape our 2026 roadmap, and drive breakthrough initiatives. This role blends foresight analysis with practical execution, perfect for a forward-thinker passionate about shaping the future of technology and society.
What you'll achieve: Lead horizon scanning initiatives, develop future scenarios, and translate insights into actionable innovation strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to position Horizon as an industry pioneer while ensuring our roadmap anticipates global shifts in AI, sustainability, and human-computer interaction.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive forces through 2030
- Develop future scenario models and strategic roadmaps aligned with Horizon's 2026 vision
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-focused solutions
- Present trend insights and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight into product development priorities and R&D initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at global forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation, or trend analysis with proven future-planning impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal megatrends
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse audiences
- Experience developing and implementing innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects that influenced organizational strategy
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred