Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as a 2026 Futurist Strategist at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions for our Fortune 500 clients. This role blends deep tech foresight with strategic execution, ensuring organizations thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and industry pioneers to:
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their socioeconomic impacts
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-10 year horizons
- Partner with C-suite executives to future-proof business models
- Lead immersive foresight workshops across global markets
- Produce actionable whitepapers and trend forecasts
This is a rare opportunity to influence how the world adapts to 2026's paradigm shifts.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies and societal trends
- Design and facilitate executive strategy workshops for 2026 readiness
- Develop quantitative models predicting adoption curves of emerging innovations
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders including board members
- Maintain a global network of technology pioneers and thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling with complex datasets
- Experience facilitating C-level strategy sessions
- Published thought leadership in tech/societal trends
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects