Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify paradigm shifts, quantify disruption risks, and pioneer breakthrough methodologies. If you're passionate about turning future possibilities into actionable strategies, we want you on our mission to build tomorrow, today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop quantitative forecasting models using AI-driven analytics and scenario planning frameworks
- Architect strategic roadmaps for emerging domains like quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership publications and industry trend reports
- Maintain competitive intelligence database on global innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi technique)
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation initiatives
- Deep understanding of emerging tech trajectories (Web4, AGI, bio-convergence)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or relevant innovation methodology