Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, partnering with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and collaborative disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 3-10 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought partners
- Design and deploy trend-tracking systems using proprietary AI platforms
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist research
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in industry journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)