Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, empowering our Fortune 500 clients to out-innovate competitors in an exponential world.
As a thought leader in our 2026 Futures Initiative, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and sustainable tech pioneers to build predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and product roadmaps at the intersection of AI, biotech, and climate resilience.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop evidence-based future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for C-suite executives
- Design innovation frameworks for clients adopting exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Facilitate cross-industry think tanks with Nobel laureates and startup founders
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists using proprietary forecasting tools
- Secure patents for proprietary trend-anticipation methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight at top-tier consulting firms or innovation labs
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (e.g., blockchain, metaverse)
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis
- Publication record in journals like Future Studies Quarterly or Nature Futures
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and network analysis
- Experience advising Fortune 100 boards on exponential technology adoption
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020+ accurate trend predictions