Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, driving innovation across emerging technologies and market paradigms. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape sustainable growth in an era of exponential change.
As a key architect of our future-focused initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate global trends, disrupt conventional thinking, and position our organization as an industry pioneer. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and strategic partnerships that define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision roadmap through quantitative scenario modeling and qualitative trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for emerging markets and disruptive technologies
- Present future forecasts to executive stakeholders with data-driven narratives and visual storytelling
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer next-generation research initiatives
- Mentor a team of futurists and analysts to cultivate predictive excellence across the organization
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote speeches at global innovation forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative discipline
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and public speaking experience
- Proficiency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of market shifts or technology disruptions