Job Description
Join the forefront of tomorrow at Horizon Innovations Inc., where we're architecting the 2026 landscape today. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, shape our strategic roadmap, and lead humanity's next technological evolution. This role demands a blend of deep analytical prowess and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible innovations that redefine industries.
You'll operate at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, collaborating with elite teams to anticipate paradigm shifts before they materialize. If you're driven to build the future rather than react to it, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable energy to identify 2026 opportunities
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning technological capabilities with market demands
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development cycles
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build proprietary foresight models using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 adoption
- Author white papers and thought leadership on emerging societal impacts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation
- Deep network of contacts in Silicon Valley and global innovation ecosystems