Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as our Lead Futurist. We're seeking visionary strategists to architect the innovations, societal shifts, and technological paradigms defining 2026. This role demands deep foresight, cross-industry synthesis, and the ability to transform abstract trends into actionable blueprints that will shape our global trajectory.
You'll lead our Horizon 2026 Initiative, collaborating with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought partners to decode emerging signals across biotechnology, AI ethics, sustainable infrastructure, and human augmentation. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment strategies, and our corporate vision for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish Horizon 2026 foresight reports analyzing technological, economic, and social disruption vectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams to stress-test organizational resilience against 2026 market conditions
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with emerging technology labs and policy think tanks
- Design innovation frameworks for cross-functional teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present future-state narratives to investors, boards, and industry conferences
- Mentor junior futurists and establish global foresight standards within the organization
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing influential trend analysis (e.g., TED Talks, MIT Tech Review, WEF reports)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neuro-interfaces)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ multi-year foresight projects with measurable organizational impact
- Fluency in futures methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 or global policy institutions on 5-10 year strategic planning