Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future of technology and sustainability. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic planning for 2026 and beyond, driving disruptive innovations that redefine industries. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate emerging trends and transform them into actionable business strategies.
Why Join Us? At Horizon, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources and cross-functional autonomy to explore uncharted territories. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global sustainability leaders to shape tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology, environmental, and socioeconomic trends to develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate disruptive solutions for climate resilience and AI ethics
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies like quantum computing and biodesign
- Present visionary forecasts to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and scenario planning
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into R&D pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications on sustainable tech evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record translating future insights into commercial strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainable innovation metrics
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience