Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to lead our 2026 initiative, transforming how organizations navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to develop actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 partners. You'll work at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of futurists and data scientists.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI) and their business implications
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives across industries
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports for global policy forums
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio for horizon-scanning projects
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on research partnerships
- Mentor junior futurists in futures literacy and strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2030+ technology impacts (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press preferred)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Experience designing and executing multi-year strategic foresight programs
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP)
- Track record of influencing C-suite strategy with future-oriented insights