Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our strategic roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, market foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof strategies across AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Our culture rewards bold innovation, offering competitive equity packages and unparalleled resources to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year strategic vision aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech) for market viability and investment potential
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions with measurable ROI
- Present strategic forecasts to investors, board members, and industry stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for cutting-edge research
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends and competitive disruption
- Mentor junior futurists and drive innovation culture across organizational silos
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record in translating emerging tech trends into commercial success
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, nanotech, synthetic biology)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic innovation
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums (TED, Davos, etc.)