Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to position our organization as an industry pioneer.
As part of our elite Innovation Council, you'll work directly with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. We offer unparalleled resourcesâincluding our proprietary FutureSim⢠labâto test hypotheses and shape tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning across 15+ emerging technology domains to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing adoption and ethical AI governance
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions in our FutureSim⢠environment
- Deliver quarterly trend briefings to the executive board and key stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Author thought leadership publications on future-proofing organizational resilience
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives