Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations as we architect the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond. This role demands an exceptional blend of analytical rigor, creative imagination, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You will collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D leaders, and global partners to develop forward-looking frameworks that drive innovation, mitigate risks, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight roadmaps across technology, sustainability, and human experience domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive forces and paradigm shifts affecting industry landscapes
- Produce high-impact trend briefings and horizon-scanning reports for executive decision-making
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype future-oriented solutions
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and global innovation networks
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and scenario analysis
- Present visionary insights to stakeholders through compelling executive presentations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field with 8+ years of strategic foresight experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation or policy impact
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional facilitation skills for executive workshops and multi-stakeholder engagements
- Published thought leadership in futures research or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies, trend analysis, and scenario planning frameworks
- Experience working in fast-paced tech or consulting environments with global scope