Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric innovation to shape products that will transform industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer methodologies that turn speculative futures into tangible realities.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact our trajectory. With comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to cutting-edge research, we empower you to explore the frontiers of what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal trends
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and disruptive forces
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and strategic pivots
- Develop patentable frameworks for anticipating market disruptions
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proof principles into development cycles
- Author thought leadership publications and industry foresight reports
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an innovation culture across departments
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and technical audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping projects delivered