Job Description
Horizon Labs is seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our groundbreaking 2026 Vision Project. You'll shape tomorrow's innovations by analyzing emerging technologies, market trends, and societal shifts to develop actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology and human potential.
What you'll achieve:
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year technology roadmaps
• Publish white papers on disruptive trends shaping 2026
• Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners on future-proofing initiatives
• Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast 2026 market impacts
- Develop scenario-planning models for global economic shifts through 2030
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing business strategies
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations
- Identify and evaluate emerging startups for strategic partnerships
- Represent Horizon Labs at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or innovation leadership
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on disruptive technologies (portfolio required)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI forecasting models
- Track record of predicting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy