Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and drive strategic foresight initiatives. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, anticipate market disruptions, and develop actionable innovation frameworks. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term corporate strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies with 2026 market potential
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Partner with product teams to translate future trends into tangible R&D priorities
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive stakeholders
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype next-generation solutions
- Represent company at global tech forums and thought leadership summits
- Mentor junior futurists and build a future-focused research methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into successful business strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in scenario planning and trend mapping
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology forecasting
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex innovation projects