Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As our Lead Futurist, you'll architect groundbreaking strategies that redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to embed foresight into our DNA, driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented change.
This hybrid role demands intellectual curiosity, strategic acumen, and the ability to translate complex futures into tangible business value. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, you'll find unparalleled impact at Horizon Labs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech, climate resilience) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and business teams
- Present future-focused insights to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Establish foresight frameworks to quantify future risks and opportunities
- Drive partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging future paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles at tech-forward companies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Published work in future-focused publications or journals
- Experience leading cross-cultural, geographically distributed teams