Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with technology, sustainability, and societal evolution.
Why This Role Matters: As technology accelerates exponentially, organizations that master foresight gain first-mover advantages. You'll lead cross-functional teams in identifying paradigm shifts, developing future scenarios, and translating insights into actionable business strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global business resilience in volatile futures
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen products and services
- Present strategic futures briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build and manage an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies and their societal implications
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycle
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record translating futures insights into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their ethical implications
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex futures narratives
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile innovation environments
- Portfolio published foresight work or scenario planning projects