Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the cutting edge of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect our 2026+ strategic roadmap and drive transformative innovation. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with business strategy to position our company as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable initiatives that redefine markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026+ strategic foresight framework through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead innovation workshops and hackathons to prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce actionable whitepapers and scenario-planning documents for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to integrate emerging technologies (quantum, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal innovation culture
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial innovation
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI governance)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurist or technology publications
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field