Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving innovation across our AI, biotech, and sustainability portfolios.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a preeminent innovation incubator with $2B+ in R&D investments. Our multidisciplinary teams work at the intersection of quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent 50+ innovations annually, and directly influence Fortune 500's roadmap for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, bioprinting) to develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 market disruptions
- Design innovation roadmaps for emerging tech adoption (quantum AI, brain-computer interfaces)
- Author proprietary trend reports read by heads of state and Fortune 100 CEOs
- Manage cross-functional R&D sprints prototyping 2026-viable products
- Present at Davos, CES, and exclusive industry summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Published author or keynote speaker on future technologies (2020-2025)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent technical field
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized future-tech innovations
- Proficiency in AI trend-prediction tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Security clearance preferred for defense-contract projects