Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future beyond 2026. We're seeking a Strategic Futurist to lead our long-term innovation roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This senior role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of next-generation industries.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop scenarios for 2026 and beyond, ensuring our strategic initiatives remain adaptive and disruptive in an accelerating technological landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to architect tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts affecting our 2026 objectives
- Produce actionable strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence points
- Establish KPIs for long-term innovation initiatives and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Present strategic vision to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data-driven visualizations
- Build and maintain an external network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research with documented 5+ year horizon projects
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and scenario development frameworks
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and socioeconomic implications
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with experience influencing executive decision-making
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic foresight publications