Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with strategic execution to shape industries before they exist.
You'll collaborate with C-suite leaders to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum systems, translating abstract futures into actionable business strategies. Ideal candidates thrive at the intersection of research, strategy, and disruptive innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Present futures insights to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Build cross-functional innovation labs for rapid prototyping
- Author white papers on emerging tech impacts (Web4, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Manage a global network of futurists and academic researchers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership on technology disruption
- Experience managing global research networks