Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Senior Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We seek a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking scenarios, and guide our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform foresight into actionable strategies, ensuring our leadership in an evolving digital landscape.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics. You'll lead horizon scanning initiatives, publish thought leadership reports, and present strategic insights to C-suite executives. This role offers unparalleled impact in shaping how organizations prepare for tomorrow's challenges and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive horizon scanning across AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and social dynamics
- Develop and communicate strategic scenarios for 2026+ market transformations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate foresight into product roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and visualizations for executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain global network of futurists, academics, and industry experts
- Advolve product development teams with future-proofing frameworks
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and their implications on technological adoption
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into executive-ready insights
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills (Power BI, Tableau)
- Published thought leadership in technology or futures publications
- Experience with AI ethics, exponential technologies, and sustainable futures
- Exceptional communication skills for diverse technical and non-technical audiences