Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. Shape how industries evolve by identifying paradigm shifts, developing proactive strategies, and leading cross-functional innovation initiatives. This is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and translate insights into actionable 2026 strategic frameworks
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for disruptive futures
- Develop patent-pending innovation methodologies for emerging market opportunities
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with future consumer behaviors
- Author thought leadership publications on exponential technologies and societal impacts
- Build external ecosystem through strategic alliances with academic institutions and startups
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Proven track record of predicting industry shifts (provide 3 case studies)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio of published futurist work or whitepapers