Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. You'll decode emerging trends, shape strategic foresight frameworks, and guide leadership through paradigm shifts. This role merges deep analytical rigor with creative vision to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage. Work in our cutting-edge San Francisco hub with industry pioneers redefining what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 strategic foresight models using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and disruption assessments
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed foresight into corporate strategy
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought partners
- Design immersive future-state workshops for leadership teams
- Quantify market opportunities in emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech)
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Published work in futurist journals or industry white papers
- Mastery of trend analysis tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEPLE analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy