Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of shaping 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This hybrid role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning you at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market disruption.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, translates complex signals into competitive advantages, and influences C-suite decisions across global enterprises. You'll lead immersive scenario-planning sessions, collaborate with AI research labs, and publish thought leadership that redefines industry paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual '2026 Horizon Reports' forecasting technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential technology adoption and ethical implications
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market gaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and policy influencers
- Quantify future market opportunities using predictive modeling and scenario analysis
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating complex future scenarios into executable business strategies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation or technology publications
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning methodologies