Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the future of technology and society. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming cutting-edge research into actionable frameworks that will redefine industries. This role sits at the intersection of technology forecasting, ethical innovation, and market disruption, requiring both deep analytical prowess and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research labs to develop long-term scenarios that guide our $2B innovation pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into product roadmaps and business opportunities
- Author quarterly white papers on emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions addressing 2026 market gaps and human needs
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Monitor geopolitical and technological shifts impacting 2026 strategic priorities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year strategic frameworks
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and scenario planning tools
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences and published thought leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping projects with measurable impact