Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into actionable business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate exponential technological shifts and emerging societal trends.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation partners. You'll shape how we anticipate, adapt to, and lead the next wave of technological disruption in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, market signals, and socio-economic trends to forecast 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technology adoption across sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps and business strategies
- Build predictive models for market disruption and competitive advantage
- Author thought leadership reports and white papers on future-focused topics
- Partner with R&D teams to prioritize moonshot projects with 2026 commercial viability
- Advise executive leadership on long-term strategic pivots and innovation investments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technology trends or strategic foresight
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights