Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's evolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and pioneer breakthrough innovations. This role blends deep trend analysis with actionable strategy, transforming foresight into market leadership. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our next-gen product ecosystem. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework, identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and sustainability
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership, translating future possibilities into executable strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies with 5-7 year commercialization horizons
- Author annual 'State of the Future' reports and present findings to Fortune 500 partners
- Establish a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers for trend intelligence
- Design innovation incubation programs targeting 2026 market opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused product development
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy (e.g., TED Talks, Harvard Business Review)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into stakeholder narratives