Job Description
Join our elite 2026 Visionary Lab and architect tomorrow's reality today. As a Senior Futurist at Horizon Innovations, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing groundbreaking solutions for emerging societal challenges. We're seeking a visionary thinker to shape our strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure.
This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and creative problem-solving. You'll interface with C-suite executives, research partners, and government agencies to translate complex future scenarios into actionable innovation frameworks. Our culture rewards bold ideas and intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies for 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing integration and AI governance
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen sustainable infrastructure solutions
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish innovation roadmaps aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Manage cross-functional teams executing 2026 technology pilots
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for emerging biotech and neural interfaces
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and systems thinking
- Published research on technological singularity or 4th industrial revolution
- Proficiency in AI ethics frameworks and quantum computing principles
- Experience securing $5M+ innovation grants from government/private sector
- Fluency in futures literacy tools (e.g., causal layered analysis, weak signal detection)