Job Description
Join us in architecting tomorrow's reality. Horizon Innovations seeks a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead strategic foresight initiatives for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's competitive advantages. You'll lead cross-functional teams in anticipating technological, societal, and market shifts while developing innovative roadmaps for our global clients. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive trend analysis across AI, biotechnology, climate tech, and emerging markets to identify 2026 opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Design and facilitate immersive foresight workshops with global stakeholders
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive technologies and societal impacts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Establish KPIs to measure strategic foresight ROI and adoption metrics
- Mentor junior futurists while maintaining industry thought leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record developing enterprise-level 5-year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences and diverse stakeholders
- Published research or speaking engagements at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on organizational strategy for 2020-2025