Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic initiatives, driving innovation at the intersection of emerging technologies and human potential. This pivotal role demands foresight, strategic acumen, and the ability to translate future trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global research teams to develop long-term roadmaps that position our organization at the forefront of industry evolution.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological literacy, and demonstrates exceptional communication skills to articulate complex future scenarios to diverse stakeholders. This is a rare opportunity to shape tomorrow's landscape today in one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic vision roadmap, aligning emerging tech trends (AI, biotech, quantum computing) with organizational goals
- Lead cross-functional scenario-planning workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and systemic risks
- Establish quantitative forecasting models using advanced data analytics and predictive intelligence
- Present strategic briefings to executive leadership and external partners, translating future insights into competitive advantage
- Curate a global network of futurists, technologists, and domain experts to inform strategic foresight initiatives
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Author thought leadership publications and industry white papers positioning Horizon Labs as a future-shaping authority
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Policy, or related field with 8+ years of strategic planning experience
- Proven track record of translating future trends into successful business strategy across technology or innovation sectors
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and quantitative forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting complex future concepts to C-level executives
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
- Published thought leadership in reputable futurism or technology publications