Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership to position our company as the undisputed pioneer in next-generation technologies.
As our strategic compass, you'll navigate complex technological landscapes, anticipate paradigm shifts, and translate foresight into actionable blueprints. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and shape organizational resilience in an era of exponential change. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
We offer a dynamic environment where curiosity is currency, and your ideas will shape industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and prioritize emerging technologies for 2026 market adoption
- Develop comprehensive scenario-planning frameworks to mitigate disruption risks and capitalize on paradigm shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate future trends into product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings and thought leadership content on technological trajectories and societal impacts
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype and validate future-forward solutions
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify market readiness and investment opportunities in nascent ecosystems (quantum computing, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Shape organizational culture through future literacy programs and change management frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent field
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology foresight roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (whitepapers, journals, conferences)
- Experience building and managing cross-functional innovation teams in fast-paced environments
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-oriented initiatives