Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Inc. as we redefine the future landscape. We're seeking a pioneering Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead high-impact research initiatives, and position our organization at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential growth, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for organizational resilience
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Facilitate C-level workshops translating future insights into actionable business strategies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and represent company at global future-tech forums
- Oversee cross-functional teams executing prototype development for 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership with proven 2026+ scenario development
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and convergence dynamics
- Track record of implementing future-proof strategies resulting in measurable market impact
- Exceptional systems thinking and complexity modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, cross-impact matrix)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on technology disruption preparedness