Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as our visionary 2026 Futurist, where you'll architect the next generation of technological and societal paradigms. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to map emerging trends, design future-ready frameworks, and lead cross-disciplinary initiatives that will define 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, positioning you at the forefront of innovation.
Why Join Us? At Horizon Innovations, we don't predict the future—we create it. With a portfolio of breakthrough AI, biotech, and sustainability projects, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and government agencies to shape tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate engineering)
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on future scenarios and risk mitigation
- Author white papers and policy briefs influencing global innovation agendas
- Manage a $10M innovation fund for prototyping 2026-viable solutions
- Partner with MIT, Stanford, and EU Horizon research initiatives
- Represent Horizon at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum events
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing future-ready frameworks for Fortune 500 entities
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI ethics, synthetic biology, quantum systems)
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent field
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals or major media outlets
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning, weak signal analysis)
- Fluency in 3+ languages with global stakeholder management experience
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy (10+ case studies)