Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence to position our organization as an industry pioneer.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across technology, sustainability, and human experience. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational resilience and growth
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and strategic recommendations with quantified impact projections
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and emerging tech incubators
- Champion human-centered design principles in future-state technology implementations
- Mentor junior strategists and build internal foresight capabilities across departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting to executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI