Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop actionable foresight frameworks while interfacing with C-suite executives and industry disruptors. This role demands a blend of creative vision, analytical rigor, and executive communication to transform speculative futures into tangible business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology foresight reports with quantitative/qualitative analysis
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive technologies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-focused solutions in AI, quantum, and biotech
- Establish strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present strategic insights at global industry conferences and investor summits
- Mentor junior futurists and curate an internal foresight knowledge repository
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of forecasting technology trends with 80%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism/innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS) or equivalent