Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our Senior Futurist - 2026 Vision Lead, you'll architect the blueprint for emerging technologies that will redefine industries. This pivotal role demands a visionary thinker who thrives at the intersection of strategic foresight and cutting-edge innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps while leading cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping next-generation solutions.
We offer unparalleled opportunities to shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond, with competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and access to our state-of-the-art innovation lab. Your expertise will directly influence products that touch billions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board members on emerging tech opportunities
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Author thought leadership pieces on technological singularity and human-machine symbiosis
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget for experimental projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts (e.g., generative AI, neuromorphic computing)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Expertise in technology convergence analysis (AI, IoT, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience leading teams through paradigm shifts and market disruptions
- Published research on singularity scenarios or technological forecasting
- Deep understanding of ethical frameworks for autonomous systems
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)