Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will define 2026 and beyond. You'll architect innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients while leading groundbreaking research in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics. This is your chance to shape the future.
What you'll impact:
• Develop 5-year foresight frameworks for industry leaders
• Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with C-suite executives
• Publish proprietary trend reports read by 10,000+ professionals
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technology horizons
- Lead foresight research on AI governance, quantum commercialization, and neurotech
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Develop patent-pending innovation methodologies for client ecosystems
- Author forward-looking whitepapers published in MIT Technology Review
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or emerging tech
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite foresight reports
- Expertise in at least two exponential tech domains (AI/quantum/biotech)
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (Forbes, Wired, etc.)
- Experience with Delphi method and cross-industry scenario planning
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) and foresight software