Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts for 2026 and beyond. Shape our innovation roadmap while collaborating with Fortune 500 leaders to build future-proof strategies. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore exponential technologies and influence how industries adapt to the next decade's disruptions.
Our dynamic team combines deep tech expertise with human-centered design to create actionable foresight frameworks. You'll access cutting-edge research labs, exclusive industry roundtables, and a $50M innovation fund to prototype solutions that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives across healthcare, energy, and AI sectors
- Produce quarterly trend briefings quantifying emerging technology impacts
- Design innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions with Fortune 500 partners
- Establish cross-industry think tank on ethical AI and human augmentation
- Mentor junior futurists while publishing industry-defining research papers
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of influencing Fortune 500 technology roadmaps
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-shaping initiatives