Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your chance to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to inform 3-5 year innovation roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into R&D priorities
- Author forward-looking white papers for executive and investor audiences
- Partner with product teams to prototype future-concept solutions
- Monitor patent landscapes and competitive disruption vectors
- Present strategic insights at industry conferences and board meetings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or major publications
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi technique)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities