Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our next-generation product ecosystem. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop comprehensive future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for 3-5 year horizons
- Architect innovation frameworks integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into tangible product prototypes and pilots
- Deliver executive briefings on emerging risks and opportunities in global markets
- Establish cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype next-generation solutions
- Author thought leadership publications positioning our 2026 vision
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 12+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing 5-year+ strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Published thought leader with 50+ articles on future of work/technology
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams