Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift.
As a thought leader, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global innovation partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Present executive briefings on disruptive innovations with measurable impact assessments
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Pioneer Horizon Labs' annual 'Future State' publication and thought leadership platform
- Maintain global network of futurists, academic institutions, and venture capital partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals or major tech publications
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell, Millennium Project)