Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations Group to architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to drive strategic innovation and shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in emerging technologies, societal trends, and disruptive business models. This role demands foresight, creativity, and executive leadership to transform blue-sky concepts into actionable strategies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. This is a chance to influence how industries evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for innovation adoption across 5+ industry verticals
- Present executive-level futures briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional teams executing proof-of-concept projects for emerging technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation hubs
- Author thought leadership publications and trend reports
- Quantify market potential and risk factors for future-facing initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 or tech unicorn experience
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep expertise in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or sustainable tech trends
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercialized innovations
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation domains
- Experience leading global cross-functional teams in ambiguous environments