Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker who can translate foresight into actionable business strategies.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 technology impact forecasts
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives
- Identify emerging tech disruptors and market inflection points
- Design ethical frameworks for next-generation AI deployment
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Present strategic foresight reports to investors and board members
- Mentor junior futurists using horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of published industry forecasts (2020-2025)
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Experience with scenario planning and systems thinking frameworks
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Strong data visualization and executive presentation skills
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFM, CFP)