Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we shape the future beyond 2026. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative solutions, and guide organizations toward exponential growth. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy to turn tomorrow's possibilities into today's reality.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop future-ready roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and lead high-impact innovation initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the next decade of progress.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts post-2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizations navigating rapid change
- Lead innovation workshops with executive teams to co-create future-state strategies
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive trends and market evolution
- Design and implement strategic roadmaps for digital transformation and future-proofing
- Partner with R&D teams to validate futuristic concepts through prototyping
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and regulatory landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurism
- Proven track record developing future-oriented roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future studies journals
- Portfolio demonstrating complex scenario planning and trend analysis projects