Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a trailblazer to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, transforming foresight into market leadership.
At the intersection of technology, culture, and economics, you'll guide our innovation roadmap while mentoring a multidisciplinary team. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled resources to explore AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable futures.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, neurotech) to define 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align innovation initiatives with future horizons
- Produce predictive intelligence reports for investors and product development teams
- Collaborate with MIT Future Lab and Singularity University on horizon-scanning initiatives
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in corporate strategy or innovation consulting
- Proven track record in translating foresight into market advantage
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in futurism publications