Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight methodologies with actionable business strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors, ensuring our organization thrives in an exponentially evolving landscape.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights will shape multi-billion-dollar decisions. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience. If you're passionate about transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantage, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks to identify emerging trends through 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D to integrate future-facing innovations into product roadmaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future market opportunities and competitive threats through data-driven analysis
- Champion innovation culture by mentoring teams on future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or related future-focused roles
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to influence C-level executives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field preferred
- Published thought leadership in future trends or innovation strategy