Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary Senior Futurist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We're seeking a strategic innovator to lead cross-disciplinary research, emerging technology integration, and long-term scenario planning. Shape our 2026 roadmap by synthesizing global trends, technological disruptions, and human behavioral shifts into actionable strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to pioneer solutions that redefine industries. This role offers unparalleled influence in a forward-thinking environment where your insights directly impact multi-billion dollar decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing
- Develop 5-10 year scenario plans for technological disruption and market evolution
- Coordinate with global R&D teams to integrate emerging innovations into product roadmaps
- Present strategic futures to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Build and manage a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Author white papers and thought leadership on 2026 technology ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating futures research into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and systems modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical storytelling
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or innovation frameworks