Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional markets, and build transformative roadmaps that will define the next decade. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where your insights will directly shape our product development and market positioning. Collaborate with elite teams in AI, biotechnology, and sustainable energy to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global technological, economic, and social trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across healthcare, energy, and mobility sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and innovation gaps
- Partner with C-suite executives to align long-term vision with quarterly business objectives
- Author thought leadership reports and predictive models for investor and stakeholder audiences
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes impacting future business ecosystems
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for black swan events and systemic disruptions
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic consulting, futures research, or corporate innovation roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Portfolio of published foresight work or strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or similar professional designation required
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and trend analysis software