Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to shape our 2026 innovation roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution to navigate emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to architect our next decade of growth while mentoring a cross-functional team of disruptors. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to redefine the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify emerging trends with 3-5 year impact
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping next-gen solutions in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Author strategic whitepapers and scenario-planning models for board-level decision-making
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and government labs to accelerate R&D breakthroughs
- Mentor Innovation Fellows in futures-thinking methodologies and ethical tech deployment
- Present quarterly foresight briefings to investors and executive stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record of commercializing exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and risk-assessment frameworks
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Experience with venture capital or corporate innovation incubation
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation