Job Description
Join Horizon Ventures Group as we redefine the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive breakthrough innovations across emerging technologies. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis with executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of industry transformation.
As part of our elite innovation team, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and the opportunity to shape tomorrow's industries today.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year foresight initiatives to map technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Present executive briefings and scenario-based strategic recommendations to the board
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
- Mentor next-generation futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial innovations
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience leading global cross-functional innovation teams
- Strong network with academic futurists and technology pioneers
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning)