Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to architect 2026's technological landscape. This role demands a forward-thinking strategist who can translate emerging trends into actionable business frameworks for Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while maintaining a pulse on exponential technologies like quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI. Our premium innovation lab offers unparalleled resources to shape the future of human progress.
What You'll Achieve: Design innovation roadmaps for 2026+, develop patent-pending frameworks for tech adoption, and advise C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts. You'll represent our thought leadership at global forums and publish seminal research on future-proofing organizations.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ strategic innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients
- Lead R&D initiatives in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for future-proofing organizations
- Present at Davos-scale forums on future market disruptions
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with measurable ROI outcomes
- Publish white papers cited by MIT Sloan Review and Nature
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in applied futurism
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Track record of launching 10+ industry-first technologies
- Fluency in exponential technology ecosystems (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Executive presence with C-suite advisory experience
- Patents or IP in future-facing technologies preferred