Job Description
Join Future Horizons Inc. at the forefront of innovation as our Lead Futurist for 2026! We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging trends, shape long-term corporate roadmaps, and pioneer solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and influence how humanity evolves in the coming decade.
As a key member of our executive team, you'll collaborate with industry disruptors, conduct horizon-scanning research, and develop actionable frameworks that drive our company's next decade of growth. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact global innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies and societal trends through 2030
- Develop comprehensive future scenario models for business continuity and market disruption
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and product roadmaps
- Conduct horizon scanning across biotech, AI, quantum computing, and sustainable systems
- Present visionary insights to stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Author white papers and thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and technology impact assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology innovation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF, APF) preferred