Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations as we architect the future of 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in transforming foresight into tangible solutions. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and market positioning for the next technological revolution. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas can reshape industries and impact billions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological and societal trends to forecast market disruptions and opportunities through 2026
- Develop comprehensive future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating foresight into actionable R&D initiatives and product roadmaps
- Present compelling future narratives to stakeholders through executive briefings, white papers, and thought leadership content
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer emerging technologies
- Quantify future market potential through scenario modeling and risk assessment frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists while building a robust foresight methodology across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field; PhD preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic foresight, innovation management, or C-suite advisory role
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented strategies in Fortune 500 or scale-up environments
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into executive action plans
- Published thought leadership in futures journals or industry publications