Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive transformative growth. This role blends cutting-edge market analysis with strategic foresight to position our company as a global industry leader. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies, ensuring we capitalize on the next wave of technological disruption.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and human behavior, with a proven ability to anticipate market shifts 3-5 years in advance. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to develop long-term innovation frameworks while maintaining operational excellence in the present. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future while building a legacy at one of the world's most forward-thinking organizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive 2026 technology foresight strategies aligned with company vision
- Analyze emerging trends across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Design innovation frameworks to accelerate R&D pipeline commercialization
- Author high-impact thought leadership pieces positioning FutureHorizon as a future-industry authority
- Manage relationships with academic institutions, venture capital partners, and global innovation hubs
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps and investment priorities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning techniques
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (e.g., Harvard Business Review, MIT Tech Review)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston)