Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Insights Group to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape disruptive technologies, and lead transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our organization at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As the nexus between research and execution, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. If you thrive at the intersection of possibility and pragmatism, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026-2030
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate tech advancements
- Facilitate executive workshops translating foresight data into actionable business strategies
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend briefs for Fortune 500 clients
- Champion experimental R&D projects with 5+ year incubation horizons
- Oversee the implementation of ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology impact assessment
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, clean energy)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for executive audiences
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in tech-driven environments
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred