Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical innovation leadership, transforming foresight into actionable business strategy.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to identify paradigm shifts, validate market opportunities, and design scalable solutions. Your insights will directly shape product development, investment priorities, and organizational evolution in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze technological, societal, and economic megatrends to map 2026 landscape
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for business resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints prototyping future solutions
- Present actionable foresight reports to executive stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and industry disruptors
- Quantify market readiness and adoption timelines for emerging technologies
- Mentor internal teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Proven track record translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing domains
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Published research or thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy