Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of technology and human experience. This pivotal role requires visionary thinking to shape our 2026 strategic roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking frameworks that anticipate societal shifts and market disruptions. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable insights, and translates future scenarios into tangible business opportunities.
We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly influence product development, corporate strategy, and industry standards. Collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policy experts to build tomorrow's solutions today. This role includes executive presentations, patent development opportunities, and thought leadership platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic vision frameworks for emerging technology domains
- Lead scenario planning workshops identifying disruption risks and opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Produce white papers and thought leadership on future technology ethics
- Advise C-suite on long-term investment in exponential technologies
- Build and manage a global network of futurist and academic collaborators
- Translate future trends into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technology evolution
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts to commercial products
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Experience with scenario modeling tools and foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-impacting initiatives