Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. as a Senior Futurist to architect the technological and societal landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and build tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape our 5-year strategic roadmap while leading cross-functional teams through uncharted territories.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll analyze quantum computing breakthroughs, AI ethics frameworks, and biotechnology paradigms to position FutureHorizon as the industry's thought leader. This isn't just about predicting the future—it's about actively creating it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI integration, quantum adoption, and biotech convergence
- Present visionary frameworks to executive leadership and board members quarterly
- Coordinate with R&D teams to prototype future-critical innovations
- Author industry-defining whitepapers on 2026 technology trends
- Mentor junior futurists and establish departmental best practices
- Partner with venture capital arm to evaluate frontier technology investments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, technology consulting, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of predicting major tech disruptions (e.g., blockchain, generative AI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams in matrix organizations
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or WFS)