Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future! We're seeking a pioneering Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to shape our 2026+ roadmap. This executive role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into market-defining innovations. You'll drive our innovation ecosystem, partner with C-suite executives, and lead initiatives that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to impact how the world works, lives, and innovates.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026+ market landscape
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision
- Chair cross-functional innovation sprints and hackathons with global R&D teams
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to the board of directors
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Build and mentor a high-performing innovation lab team
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or C-suite strategy roles
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products or services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications
- Experience scaling innovation frameworks in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in Design Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred