Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a forward-thinking Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026+ roadmap and transform emerging possibilities into actionable business strategies. This role sits at the intersection of technology forecasting, human-centered design, and sustainable growth, shaping how we navigate the next wave of global transformation.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and cross-functional teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of exponential change. If you thrive at the nexus of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ technology foresight frameworks through trend analysis, horizon scanning, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to translate future insights into actionable business strategies
- Design and implement human-centered innovation methodologies for sustainable long-term growth
- Present strategic roadmaps to executive stakeholders and boards with compelling data-driven narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, research labs, and industry thought leaders
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies and adaptive thinking frameworks
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging tech and societal transformation trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused roles
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategic narratives
- Experience with scenario planning, Delphi methods, and other foresight methodologies
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional innovation initiatives from concept to execution
- Published thought leadership on future trends or technology forecasting
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic planning implementations