Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role combines technological foresight with business acumen to transform disruptive concepts into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough innovations that position us at the forefront of industry evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, leveraging data-driven insights to navigate complex futures. You'll shape our innovation pipeline while mentoring a dynamic team of forward-thinkers. This is your opportunity to influence how businesses adapt to exponential change and create sustainable competitive advantages in an uncertain world.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives and technological convergence
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to synthesize insights from AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders with data-backed recommendations
- Build and nurture an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Oversee incubation of moonshot projects with exponential growth potential
- Author thought leadership content positioning Horizon as a future-ready pioneer
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record of translating emerging trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and exponential technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams in fast-paced environments
- Published thought leadership in innovation, technology, or futures discourse
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of futuristic initiatives