Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and position our portfolio for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to shape our innovation ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver actionable insights that redefine industry paradigms. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your catalyst to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to identify strategic opportunities through 2026
- Develop and maintain a dynamic foresight framework with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for future market needs
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with compelling data-driven narratives
- Build and nurture an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps and business transformation initiatives
- Author thought leadership content to position Horizon as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to distill complex futures into executable strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping projects or published foresight work
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous innovation cycles