Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect 2026's innovation landscape and drive strategic foresight across our global portfolio. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for the next paradigm shift.
As a thought leader in our Future Intelligence Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research institutions, and disruptive startups to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Your work will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year scenario planning for 2026+ technology adoption and societal evolution
- Develop quantitative foresight models using AI-driven trend analysis and predictive analytics
- Translate complex futures research into actionable strategic frameworks for executive stakeholders
- Curate and maintain Horizon's 'Innovation Radar' tracking 500+ emerging technologies
- Host executive workshops on disruptive futures and risk mitigation strategies
- Publish thought leadership in partnership with MIT Media Lab and World Economic Forum
- Oversee cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Analysis, Cross-Impact Matrices)
- Published research on 4th Industrial Revolution implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from APF or similar body
- Experience advising Fortune 500 C-suite on transformational strategy