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 2026's next-generation solutions. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, shaping how industries adapt to rapid technological shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our innovation pipeline while mentoring cross-functional teams in exponential technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating future trends into product development lifecycles
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on long-term industry shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions addressing 2026+ societal challenges
- Author thought leadership publications on exponential technology adoption curves
- Mentor innovation teams in foresight methodologies and trend synthesis
- Represent Horizon Labs at global futurism conferences and tech summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with proven track record in tech forecasting
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published research on disruptive technology impacts
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis platforms
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic adaptation
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight (preferred)