Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We seek a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, develop strategic foresight frameworks, and guide our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical strategy execution to shape products that define tomorrow's world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities and risks
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight models using scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation initiatives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for emerging market needs
- Author thought leadership reports on future-focused topics for C-suite and board audiences
- Build and nurture a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, technology forecasting, or strategic foresight
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive stakeholder management experience
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex strategic initiatives