Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to shape our strategic roadmap for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical innovation to prepare our organization for seismic shifts in AI, sustainability, and human-computer interaction. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build adaptive frameworks that turn future possibilities into competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging trends affecting global markets by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for technological disruptions (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech)
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating biotechnology, metaverse infrastructure, and decentralized systems
- Present strategic forecasts to executive stakeholders with data-driven narratives
- Establish cross-functional working groups to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026 workforce and societal shifts
- Advise product teams on future-proofing technology architectures
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in technology forecasting frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Proven experience developing long-term strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or scenario-planning projects
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP) preferred