Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to transform emerging technologies into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities that will define the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable energy sectors
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision and market demands
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to incubate breakthrough concepts and prototypes
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry thought leaders
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-thinking methodologies across all departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, R&D leadership, or technology foresight roles
- Proven track record translating emerging trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and exponential technology assessment
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, whitepapers, books)
- Proficiency with foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, trend mapping)