Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Innovations Group as our next Innovation Futurist. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive trends that will define 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of pioneers at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution.
As the architect of tomorrow's possibilities, you'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, develop foresight frameworks, and translate complex futures into actionable strategies. This role demands equal parts analytical rigor and creative brilliance, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they ripple through industries.
Positioned at the vanguard of innovation, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to build our 2026 roadmap. If you thrive at the nexus of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to influence the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal megatrends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state opportunities and risks
- Produce trend intelligence reports synthesifying data from AI, biotech, climate tech, and human augmentation domains
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating exponential technologies with human-centric design principles
- Advise executive leadership on future-proofing business models and competitive positioning
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and global innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, Futures Studies, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into executive insights
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable business impact
- Global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders