Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge research with actionable business intelligence, ensuring our clients lead rather than follow the next wave of disruption.
In this dynamic position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to identify paradigm shifts, quantify market opportunities, and develop roadmaps for exponential growth. Our award-winning team operates at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics in a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity and bold innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop quantitative and qualitative frameworks for forecasting industry evolution
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives and data visualizations
- Build and maintain a global network of domain experts and thought leaders
- Author white papers and thought leadership content on emerging futures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions with documented impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or client transformation projects