Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future by 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist to lead strategic foresight initiatives, transforming tomorrow's possibilities into today's opportunities. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation across emerging technologies, societal trends, and market disruptions while mentoring a world-class team of futurists and strategists.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and sustainability. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 2026 roadmaps, present to global stakeholders, and publish industry-defining research. This is your chance to shape the decade's most transformative industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to map technological and societal trends through 2026
- Develop actionable 2026 roadmaps for AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and Fortune 500 clients
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
- Author white papers and thought leadership for industry publications
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities in global markets
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused thought leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Experience developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Sociology, or related field preferred
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend analysis and scenario planning