Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to spearhead our 2026 strategic roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric innovation. This role demands a strategic thinker who can decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable business frameworks. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop next-gen solutions in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's reality and thrive at the intersection of technology and humanity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision roadmap
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design human-centered innovation frameworks for next-generation products and services
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs for collaborative innovation
- Develop scenario-planning models for global market shifts and regulatory landscapes
- Mentor junior futurists and drive innovation culture across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial solutions
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: AI, biotech, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Thinking, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills with data-driven insights
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or innovation methodologies
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or future scenario projects
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech environments