Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends trend analysis, scenario planning, and strategic foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging opportunities, mitigate disruption risks, and drive innovation initiatives that shape our future landscape.
What you'll achieve:
• Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts
• Develop strategic frameworks for 2026 market positioning
• Drive cross-functional innovation workshops
• Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders
• Build partnerships with leading research institutions
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive horizon scanning for emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for long-term planning
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for alternative futures
- Translate foresight insights into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Collaborate with R&D to validate future-focused opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Build and maintain a network of futurists and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven experience developing 5+ year strategic scenarios
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills
- Certification in futures planning (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech