Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we shape the future of technology and human progress. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist Strategist to guide our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep technical foresight with strategic business acumen to identify emerging trends, disrupt industries, and create transformative solutions. You'll work directly with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to develop innovative frameworks that position us at the forefront of the next technological revolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a proven ability to anticipate paradigm shifts. You'll have the autonomy to explore cutting-edge concepts while collaborating with world-class engineers, designers, and industry pioneers. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's solutions today, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and societal trends to forecast industry disruptions by 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion in next-gen domains
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for technological discontinuities and black swan events
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Present actionable insights to executive stakeholders and board members through compelling visualizations
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on long-term technology impact and adaptation strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of developing successful 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology, decentralized systems
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to model complex socio-technical ecosystems
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation conferences
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in agile environments
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of futuristic concepts