Job Description
Join our pioneering team as we shape the future for 2026! Horizon Innovations Group is seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Director to architect long-term innovation roadmaps and disrupt industries through cutting-edge foresight. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision to position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies and market shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact multi-billion dollar decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess a passion for solving tomorrow's challenges today, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ strategic foresight initiatives using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) into product roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings and board presentations on future market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Establish innovation frameworks for identifying and validating breakthrough opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D to align technological capabilities with future market demands
- Publish thought leadership on future trends in industry journals and conferences
- Mentor junior strategists and build a world-class foresight capability
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial success
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, MBA, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in tech or Fortune 500 environments
- Published research or patents in future-focused domains
- Deep understanding of global socioeconomic and geopolitical trends