Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible business advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions that will define the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic change. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-planning frameworks, and inspire cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions for future challenges. This is your chance to shape how organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal trends through 2026+
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for market evolution and technological disruption
- Architect strategic roadmaps for innovation initiatives aligned with long-term vision
- Present foresight insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D and product teams to integrate future-focused solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging industry paradigms
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite audiences
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities for complex concepts
- Experience with Delphi method, horizon scanning, and weak signal detection
- Published thought leadership in industry foresight publications
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused strategic initiatives