Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. As our 2026 Strategic Futurist Lead, you'll architect the blueprint for next-generation technological and societal evolution. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and human-machine integration. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into product roadmaps while mentoring a cross-disciplinary innovation team. Your work will directly influence $500M+ R&D initiatives and shape our 10-year corporate trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for emerging tech disruption scenarios through 2030
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives across biotech, neural interfaces, and decentralized systems
- Translate foresight into actionable strategic frameworks for executive decision-making
- Establish cross-industry partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and Singularity University
- Author quarterly Future State Briefings for the Board of Directors
- Manage a $2M innovation incubator portfolio focused on 2026+ breakthroughs
- Host annual Horizon Summit convening global futurists and Nobel laureates
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging technology
- Published peer-reviewed research in Future Studies Journal or equivalent
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi Method, STEEP analysis)
- Proven track record scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent demonstrable expertise
- Security clearance for federal innovation partnerships (DARPA/NIH preferred)
- Fluency in Python, R, or MATLAB for trend modeling
- Keynote speaker at World Economic Forum or TEDGlobal