Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the cutting edge of innovation as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our strategic roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role demands a forward-thinking pioneer who can decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite leaders, disrupt conventional thinking, and pioneer solutions at the intersection of technology, society, and sustainability. Your insights will directly shape our product development, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop and publish annual 'Future State' reports with data-driven forecasts
- Design strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate adaptation innovations
- Facilitate executive workshops to align leadership on future scenarios
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Establish global networks of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present trend briefings to investors and board members
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published author on technological disruption or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record influencing enterprise strategy through future-focused insights
- Mastery of forecasting tools (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, AI trend analysis)
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures to stakeholders