Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Lead Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and human-centered innovation to redefine industries in an era of exponential change.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to identify emerging paradigms, deconstruct complex systems, and implement future-ready frameworks. Our culture rewards bold thinking, ethical innovation, and relentless curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026+ innovation roadmap using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in AI ethics, biotech convergence, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for exponential technology adoption and market disruption
- Present strategic foresight insights to Fortune 500 clients and government stakeholders
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation specialists in cutting-edge methodologies
- Curate and host global symposiums on future-proofing businesses and societies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proven track record of launching transformative initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Published thought leader with 50+ citations in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Fluency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ industry-defining future scenarios implemented