Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of technological transformation as we redefine the future landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect 2026's next-generation innovations, bridging cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech into actionable blueprints. This role demands a strategic mind to anticipate industry shifts and drive our R&D roadmap toward unprecedented breakthroughs.
As a key thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global research partners to identify emerging trends, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and translate foresight into market-ready solutions. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and our competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, robotics, and biotech convergence
- Conduct horizon-scanning research using proprietary data analytics and expert networks to identify disruptive innovations
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops for C-level executives on 2026 market dynamics
- Author strategic whitepapers and thought leadership content published in top-tier industry publications
- Partner with venture capital arms to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into our innovation portfolio
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight knowledge management system
- Represent the company at global tech summits and policy forums shaping 2026's regulatory landscape
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech R&D
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic technologies (quantum/AI/biotech focus)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption modeling frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level stakeholder influence
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech or strategy journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)