Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Lead Futurist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies for 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional teams to pioneer next-generation technologies while maintaining a human-centric approach to innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and design, leveraging predictive analytics to shape products that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align futuristic visions with scalable business models, ensuring our organization remains at the forefront of industry disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic foresight frameworks to identify disruptive trends through 2026
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for technological and societal shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions with 5-10 year horizons
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term innovation impact
- Curate emerging technology ecosystems and pioneer research partnerships
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Experience leading global teams across diverse cultural contexts