Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect 2026's next-generation business ecosystems. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape how organizations navigate exponential technological shifts. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenario-based strategies, identify emerging disruption vectors, and translate complex future trends into actionable roadmaps. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, this is your opportunity to define the decade's most pivotal paradigm shifts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 Technology Impact Assessments for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead scenario planning workshops on AI ethics, quantum computing adoption, and climate resilience
- Design exponential growth frameworks for metaverse integration and decentralized economies
- Produce proprietary foresight reports on biotech convergence and neurotech augmentation
- Advocate ethical innovation standards through speaking engagements at global summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodology and horizon scanning techniques
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Expertise in systems thinking, complex adaptive systems modeling, and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrix analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills translating technical concepts for C-suite audiences
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field preferred