Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Labs. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. Join an elite team decoding emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to position our industry at the forefront of tomorrow. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform insights into actionable strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive trends and technologies impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate foresight into product development pipelines
- Host executive workshops on systemic risk/opportunity analysis for long-term planning
- Author high-impact foresight reports and predictive models for market positioning
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist networks and academic partnerships
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Innovation
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and predictive modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ strategic impact for Fortune 500 clients
- Published thought leadership in futurist or innovation publications