Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to shape our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough technologies. This role combines deep analytical prowess with creative foresight to anticipate market shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and drive cross-functional innovation initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead R&D partnerships, and develop actionable future scenarios that position our company as an industry leader.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics, trend forecasting, and stakeholder engagement to transform abstract possibilities into concrete business advantages. This is your chance to build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Develop scenario-planning models for high-impact market disruptions (2026-2030)
- Build and maintain executive-level partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present future insights through compelling visualizations and executive presentations
- Mentor innovation teams on futurist methodologies and strategic foresight tools
- Drive the integration of AI and quantum computing into next-generation product roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio of published foresight work or innovation initiatives