Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, build long-term roadmaps, and position our company at the forefront of technological evolution. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology planning to shape our decade-long vision.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in emerging markets
- Produce scenario-planning reports for global technology adoption trends
- Collaborate with R&D to align innovation pipelines with future societal needs
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor horizon-scanning signals from academic, startup, and geopolitical sectors
- Design organizational structures for adapting to rapid technological shifts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or technology innovation roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of long-range scenario planning and trend analysis
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive-level audiences
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation journals