Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep foresight with executable strategy, guiding our organization through unprecedented technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape initiatives that will redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging technologies, behavioral economics, and sustainable futures, this is your moment to impact the next generation of progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and institutionalize horizon-scanning methodologies to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for board-level stakeholders across 5+ industry verticals
- Partner with R&D to commercialize breakthrough innovations with 18-24 month timelines
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring preparedness for 2026 socioeconomic shifts
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for Fortune 500 executive audiences
- Mentor next-generation futurists through internal innovation incubator programs
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies with $50M+ impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or sustainability transitions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Experience leading global teams across North America, APAC, and EMEA regions