Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations prepare for the post-2025 landscape. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to turn futuristic possibilities into present-day advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their business implications through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for market disruptions in 2026+
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into strategic roadmaps
- Produce trend reports and predictive models for C-suite stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify paradigm-shifting opportunities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech trends (Web3, AGI, neurotech)
- Proven ability to communicate complex futures concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or published research
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and trend analysis platforms