Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect tomorrow's reality. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with actionable execution, guiding our organization through technological and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and translate future possibilities into market-leading initiatives. If you're passionate about anticipating tomorrow's opportunities and transforming them into today's competitive advantage, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive forces impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop and maintain strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and business transformation
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Mentor junior futurists and build organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-level audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in reputable industry publications
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., WFS, FSF)
- Experience building and scaling innovation ecosystems within large organizations