Job Description
Join the vanguard of tomorrow as Horizon Innovations Group seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business imperatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate the convergence of AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of innovation. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive in ambiguity, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 global innovation strategy by synthesizing horizon-scanning research across technology, societal shifts, and market disruptions
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype and validate disruptive concepts with rapid prototyping methodologies
- Produce trend intelligence reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive decision-making
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and emerging tech startups
- Drive organizational culture transformation through futurist workshops and thought leadership initiatives
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and risk-mitigation frameworks
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial value (portfolio required)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and disruptive innovation frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presence and cross-cultural communication
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (minimum 3 peer-reviewed articles)