Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable innovation, driving our position at the forefront of technological and societal transformation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global R&D teams to identify emerging trends, develop predictive frameworks, and translate future insights into market-ready solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive 2026+ foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Produce strategic roadmaps for emerging markets and regulatory landscapes
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into innovation pipelines
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and industry conferences
- Build and manage a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Drive adoption of foresight methodologies across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Track record of translating foresight into commercial opportunities
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and data visualization platforms
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFCS preferred)