Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep research, data synthesis, and creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market evolutions that will redefine industries. You'll deliver actionable insights through immersive scenario planning and trend forecasting, ensuring our organization remains agile in a rapidly evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, geopolitical shifts, and cultural trends to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Produce high-impact trend reports and visualizations for C-suite stakeholders
- Identify disruptive opportunities and risk mitigation strategies across global markets
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Champion foresight methodologies across organizational strategy processes
Qualifications
- 8+ years in foresight, strategy consulting, or emerging technology research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, Data Science, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend mapping platforms
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, climate tech, and Web3 ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic forespace publications
- Track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation