Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Officer to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, develop adaptive strategies, and pioneer solutions that will redefine our industry. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces affecting 2026 market dynamics
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to foster culture of experimentation and agile adaptation
- Present future scenarios to executive team and Board of Directors with actionable recommendations
- Oversee portfolio of emerging technology initiatives (AI, quantum computing, biotech integration)
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Build external partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into successful commercial initiatives
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and sociotechnical systems
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex scenarios to diverse audiences
- Certification in scenario planning or strategic foresight (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Experience working in fast-paced tech or Fortune 500 environment
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation strategies