Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist & Emerging Technologies Strategist to decode 2026's technological frontiers and architect our next-gen roadmap. This role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen, guiding our R&D investments in quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to transform speculative concepts into market-ready innovations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and geopolitical shifts to forecast 2026's disruptive innovations
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across industries
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with product teams to integrate futuristic solutions into development pipelines
- Author thought leadership reports and keynote presentations at global forums
- Manage a $10M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Build and mentor a team of futurist analysts and tech scouts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (quantum, AI, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or relevant technical field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEPLE analysis, Delphi method)
- Published author or keynote speaker in tech futurism
- Fluency in data visualization and predictive modeling platforms