Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as a Lead Futurist to architect the technological and societal paradigms of 2026. You'll drive groundbreaking research at our Vision Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to forecast emerging trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and translate foresight into actionable innovation. This role demands visionary thinking and hands-on prototyping to shape the future of human-machine interaction, sustainable systems, and digital economies.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives mapping technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based forecasts for AI ethics, biotech convergence, and climate resilience
- Design strategic roadmaps for quantum computing adoption and decentralized networks
- Prototype immersive experiences simulating future urban and digital ecosystems
- Present findings to C-suite executives and government innovation boards
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on emerging tech impacts (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in data visualization and prototyping tools
- Track record of influencing policy or corporate strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects