Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 strategic roadmap. This role combines deep research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional collaboration to transform future possibilities into actionable business opportunities.
In this pivotal position, you'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-based frameworks, and provide executive-level insights on technological, social, and environmental shifts. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term innovation strategies across our global enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify and analyze emerging trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate future insights into product roadmaps
- Deliver quarterly foresight reports with data-driven trend projections
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on future impact and adaptation strategies
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications and conference presentations
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and disruptor landscape
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in trend analysis, innovation consulting, or strategic planning
- Proven experience developing scenario-based strategic frameworks
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative foresight methodologies
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience with AI/ML impact assessment and ethical foresight
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management