Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive innovation across emerging technologies. This pivotal role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify paradigm shifts before they disrupt markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future scenarios into actionable business strategies while leading cross-functional teams through uncharted territories. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold thinking – if you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, sociocultural shifts, and geopolitical trends to map 2026 business landscapes
- Develop and maintain horizon scanning frameworks to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and bio-innovation into enterprise ecosystems
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders to stress-test future business models
- Present data-driven foresight insights to boards through compelling visual narratives
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate an organizational culture of adaptive innovation
- Publish thought leadership in industry journals and speak at global innovation forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (quantum, AI, neurotech) and societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with advanced visualization mastery (Tableau, Power BI)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations with measurable ROI
- Global network of futurists, technologists, and industry influencers
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight academy)