Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution to shape industries before they exist.
As a key architect of our future-facing initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and translate foresight into actionable blueprints. We offer unparalleled resources to explore quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence, and climate tech disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging tech domains
- Develop 3-5 year strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI-bio convergence
- Design and facilitate innovation labs with Fortune 500 partners
- Present future scenarios to executive boards and investor groups
- Build proprietary foresight frameworks using predictive modeling
- Mentor futurist trainees and publish industry-defining whitepapers
- Overseed $2M+ annual innovation grant portfolio
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published research in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Expertise in scenario planning and weak-signal detection methodologies
- Proven track record of implementing future-ready strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology disruption