Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary Senior Futurist to architect the next decade of technological disruption. We're seeking a strategic thought leader to decode emerging trends, map future scenarios, and guide our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight methodologies with hands-on strategic execution to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a preeminent innovation incubator with partnerships across Fortune 500 companies and emerging tech disruptors. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled access to AI, quantum computing, and biotech pioneers. You'll lead high-impact projects that shape industries while enjoying competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning stipends.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and socio-economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineers, designers, and business strategists
- Produce trend reports and future-state roadmaps for executive stakeholders
- Curate and host thought-leader symposia on future-of-work implications
- Mentor junior futurists and establish foresight methodologies within the organization
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years of applied experience
- Proven track record of developing corporate innovation roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and scenario planning frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for trend analysis
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (preferred)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ major foresight projects with measurable impact