Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 strategic roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into actionable business paradigms. This role blends foresight research with executive strategy, requiring you to decode emerging tech trends and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build future-proof roadmaps while mentoring a cross-disciplinary team of innovators.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technology adoption patterns
- Develop quantitative scenario models for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Design strategic frameworks for organizational adaptation to 2026 market disruptions
- Present executive briefings on future competitive landscapes and innovation opportunities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for 2026 pilot programs
- Create immersive foresight workshops for leadership teams on 2026 workforce evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into business strategy
- Expertise in emerging tech trends: AGI, synthetic biology, spatial computing
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research on 2025-2030 technological disruption vectors
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent professional credential