Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future! We're seeking a Senior Futurist Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives shaping 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric innovation to redefine industry standards. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop strategic roadmaps that position our organization at the forefront of emerging trends.
We offer a dynamic environment where your expertise in foresight methodologies, technological disruption, and systemic thinking will drive real-world impact. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and bold experimentation. If you're passionate about turning futuristic concepts into tangible solutions that shape tomorrow, we want to connect.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term foresight frameworks for 2026+ strategic planning
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Drive organizational culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of launching technology-driven products/services
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills with data visualization expertise
- Experience with emerging technologies (blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences