Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal changes. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking across all business units, turning uncertainty into opportunity. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive in ambiguity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with 2026 vision and stakeholder goals
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver trend reports and scenario planning for executive decision-making
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Champion a culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking across departments
- Measure innovation KPIs and iterate strategies based on real-world feedback
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-ready business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience advising C-suite on long-term strategic pivots
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., ACIF, CFIP) strongly preferred