Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, where you'll transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready solutions.
As a key strategic architect, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D leaders to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ product portfolios and shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Why this role matters: You'll be the compass guiding our organization through technological singularity points, ensuring we don't just adapt to the future but actively create it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks mapping quantum-AI convergence trajectories
- Produce executive-grade trend reports on neurotech and decentralized AI systems
- Architect innovation roadblocks for emerging biotech-quantum interfaces
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on ethical AI governance frameworks
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate 2026-era startup opportunities
- Pioneer new methodologies for technology adoption curve prediction
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight with Fortune 500 tech companies
- Published research on quantum computing applications or AI ethics
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Deep understanding of singularity technology timelines
- Experience with cross-cultural technology adoption patterns
- Proven track record of converting foresight into commercial innovation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight academy)