Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap, bridging breakthrough innovations with market-ready solutions. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry collaboration, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll lead our predictive analytics initiatives while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and designers. At Horizon, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources and a culture that celebrates bold experimentation.
What You'll Achieve:
- Shape company's 5-year technology vision through data-driven trend analysis
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Drive $50M+ innovation pipeline through strategic partnerships
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, biotech, and AI convergence points to identify 2026 market disruptors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Author annual 'State of Future' reports for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for emerging technology adoption across 15+ business units
- Secure 3+ strategic partnerships with academic labs and government agencies
- Mentor junior futurists through structured innovation sprints
- Present findings at global tech conferences and policy summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (3+ cases)
- Expertise in predictive modeling and scenario planning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in Python, R, or TensorFlow for trend analysis
- Clearance for federal-level innovation projects (if applicable)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ technology impact assessments