Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap, guiding organizations through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to shape future-proof business ecosystems.
As a thought leader in our innovation hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to decode emerging trends across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable development. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning for Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain multi-year strategic foresight frameworks targeting 2026-2030 horizons
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams on disruptive technology impacts
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports synthesizing geopolitical, economic, and tech signals
- Design innovation pipelines for next-gen human-machine collaboration systems
- Advocate ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous decision ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to commercialize quantum-resistant cryptography solutions
- Present strategic vision at Davos-level forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of delivering 2020+ strategic roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed future studies journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant discipline
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)