Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap and decode emerging technological paradigms. This role demands a blend of deep analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape how industries evolve in the next quantum leap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-disciplinary think tanks, and translate abstract future scenarios into actionable business strategies. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and bold experimentation.
Why This Role Matters: As society accelerates toward 2026's technological inflection pointsâfrom quantum computing adoption to AI-human symbiosisâyour insights will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments and position Horizon Labs as the undisputed thought leader in next-gen innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead quarterly futures symposia with industry pioneers and academic partners to stress-test strategic assumptions
- Translate emerging technology signals (quantum, AGI, biotech convergence) into executable product roadmaps and investment theses
- Architect Horizon Labs' '2026 Vision' portfolio, identifying high-impact opportunities across 15+ emerging verticals
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations that shape industry discourse on technological evolution
- Mentor a dedicated futures research team while fostering a culture of critical futurism within the organization
- Partner with product teams to embed anticipatory intelligence into development lifecycles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Systems Thinking, or equivalent practical experience (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership with proven impact on 5+ year horizon planning
- Demonstrated expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Schwartz, van der Heijden) and quantitative trend analysis
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (peer-reviewed journals, industry white papers)
- Proficiency in futures research tools (e.g., Delphi techniques, causal layered analysis, AI-powered trend detection)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex future scenarios to diverse stakeholders
- Track record of translating foresight insights into commercial opportunities with measurable ROI