Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform emerging trends into market-defining innovations. In this pivotal role, you'll decode technological shifts, consumer behaviors, and global disruptions to shape products that redefine industries.
As part of our elite Strategic Innovation team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and AI architects to build actionable future scenarios. This isn't just forecasting—it's about creating the future itself.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic foresight framework using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in biotech, quantum computing, and neurotech
- Produce scenario-planning reports for C-suite executives with 5-year impact projections
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions based on emerging paradigm shifts
- Establish global intelligence networks tracking geopolitical, technological, and societal megatrends
- Present findings at industry summits and publish thought leadership in top-tier journals
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Published work on technological disruption or societal transformation
- Proficiency in AI-powered forecasting tools (e.g., Palantir, GPT-4 Enterprise)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from foresight-to-execution initiatives