Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Collective as a pioneering Senior Futurist & 2026 Technology Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovation landscape today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging tech trends, build strategic roadmaps for 2026+, and transform foresight into competitive advantage. In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our organization's trajectory through quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs to prototype next-gen solutions in quantum computing and biotech
- Produce executive-ready strategic briefings on disruptive technologies and market disruptions
- Build and maintain a global network of industry experts, academia, and policy influencers
- Design and conduct horizon-scanning research across AI, climate tech, and neuro interfaces
- Translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies for 15+ product lines
- Chair quarterly 'Future State' forums to align leadership on emerging opportunities and risks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology, Futures Studies, or Business; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record publishing disruptive trend analyses in top-tier journals
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology vectors: quantum supremacy, generative AI governance, climate tech
- Exceptional executive communication with 10+ board-level presentations
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation