Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in emerging tech and societal trends. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term vision frameworks while translating complex future scenarios into executable corporate strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape organizational resilience in an era of exponential change, while mentoring a team of futurists and strategists. This is your opportunity to redefine industries and leave an indelible mark on how the world adapts to 2026's technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional strategy teams to translate future insights into actionable business roadmaps
- Architect innovation pipelines for emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Deliver executive-level strategic briefings on disruptive market forces and societal shifts
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer future-focused research
- Mentor a global team of futurists and strategy consultants
- Quantify future economic scenarios through predictive modeling and risk assessment
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record translating complex future scenarios into enterprise-level strategy
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and societal megatrends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or technology disruption
- Experience leading global teams across diverse cultural and industry contexts
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, cross-impact analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences and public speaking