Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Innovations to architect the future. As a Lead Futurist, you'll spearhead strategic initiatives shaping technological and societal paradigms through 2026 and beyond. This role demands visionary leadership, cross-industry foresight, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. We're seeking a pioneer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement forward-looking strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technological adoption
- Analyze emerging trends across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Author high-impact whitepapers on future-of-work and societal transformation
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
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 of publishing trend analyses in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario planning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred