Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, ensuring our organization stays ahead of exponential technological shifts.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. We offer unparalleled resources for research, a culture that rewards intellectual curiosity, and the chance to shape humanity's next technological chapter.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and market signals to develop 2026 strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions aligned with long-term vision
- Establish thought leadership through white papers, conference keynotes, and industry publications
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic factors influencing technological adoption timelines
- Build and mentor a high-performing foresight analytics team
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and technology roadmapping
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leader in technology futurism (portfolio required)
- Experience building and scaling foresight methodologies in corporate environments