Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future! We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, anticipating technological disruptions and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that position our company at the forefront of emerging industries. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to synthesize global trends, technological advancements, and human behavior patterns into actionable blueprints.
We offer a dynamic, remote-friendly environment with unlimited PTO, cutting-edge R&D resources, and opportunities to speak at global innovation summits. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities today, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 innovation roadmap using horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Produce monthly foresight briefings for executive leadership on emerging threats and opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing products and services
- Establish strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of developing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)