Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect strategic blueprints for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions. Your insights will shape our innovation roadmap, ensuring we lead rather than follow in an era of exponential change. This is your opportunity to define the future of industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and socio-cultural trends to forecast 2026+ scenarios
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite decision-making and R&D prioritization
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and risk mitigation strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and innovation roadmaps for executive stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer future-focused research
- Mentor junior futurists and drive a culture of strategic foresight across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused research
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and emerging technology assessment
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Technology, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, books, reports)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex trend analysis and scenario development projects