Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist Strategist 2026 to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends and translate them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role combines deep research, cross-functional leadership, and cutting-edge foresight to position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution.
As part of our elite Innovation Collective, you'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and biotech revolutionaries to shape the future landscape. We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly influence multi-billion dollar product roadmaps and policy frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech and societal trends to develop 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating foresight into product innovation pipelines
- Author white papers and scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify market opportunities for next-gen technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Mentor junior futurists in trend analysis and strategic storytelling
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record influencing enterprise-level strategy
- Strong proficiency in data visualization and foresight tools
- Experience with cross-cultural trend analysis