Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting innovation. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into market-disrupting solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global R&D teams to shape the future of sustainable technology, human-AI collaboration, and societal evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of science, philosophy, and cutting-edge technology, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify breakthrough opportunities for 2026
- Develop and publish annual 'Future State' whitepapers for executive stakeholders
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into development lifecycles
- Present visionary frameworks at global innovation summits and industry conferences
- Mentor cross-functional teams in adaptive innovation methodologies
- Drive scenario planning for geopolitical and technological disruptions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, Trend Monitoring)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technological disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020+ foresight accuracy rate