Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of shaping tomorrow. We seek a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands an individual who thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, market disruption, and human-centric innovation. You will collaborate with C-suite executives to define long-term strategic initiatives, driving our position as industry pioneers in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Our ideal candidate possesses an insatiable curiosity about technological convergence, societal shifts, and sustainable futures. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to influence how humanity navigates the next paradigm of progress. If you're passionate about building frameworks for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities, we invite you to lead the charge with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic foresight framework, integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market inflection points
- Produce actionable scenario analyses for board-level decision-making on long-term investments
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Design and implement ethical guidelines for emerging technology adoption across global operations
- Mentor a team of futurists and strategists in advanced methodologies like horizon scanning and systems thinking
- Present strategic vision at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or C-suite technology leadership
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional facilitation skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on future trends in peer-reviewed journals or industry platforms
- Experience with scenario planning tools and quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Fluency in strategic frameworks like STEEP analysis and Delphi method