Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-defining strategies. This role blends foresight analysis with cross-functional leadership to position our AI-driven ecosystem at the vanguard of technological evolution. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and sustainable design architects to build the frameworks that will shape human progress.
Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled autonomy to explore emerging paradigms while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. This is more than a role—it's your opportunity to define the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 innovation roadmap through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Author forward-looking whitepapers on quantum AI integration and neuro-ethical frameworks
- Partner with C-suite executives to align corporate strategy with emerging technological shifts
- Establish KPIs for measuring impact of future-focused initiatives on market positioning
- Mentor junior futurists in scenario planning and probabilistic forecasting methodologies
- Represent Horizon Labs at global tech foresight forums and academic symposiums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and probabilistic forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive and technical audiences
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- Published author in futurist publications (e.g., Futures Research Quarterly)
- Experience leading teams across global R&D centers