Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs as a Futurist Strategy Director and architect the future of 2026. We're seeking visionary leaders to decode emerging trends, disrupt industries, and build actionable roadmaps for tomorrow's landscape. Shape how organizations navigate exponential change in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Why this role matters: As technology accelerates toward 2026, we need pioneers who can translate foresight into strategy. You'll lead cross-functional teams to identify inflection points, mitigate disruption risks, and capitalize on paradigm shifts before they become mainstream.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 industry roadmaps by analyzing technological convergence patterns
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive futures
- Produce foresight reports on AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interface adoption
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026 market demands
- Advose on regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Mentor futurist analysts using horizon scanning methodologies
- Present strategic recommendations at global innovation forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or corporate innovation
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of building future-proof business models
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technology impacts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on disruption preparedness