Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs as a Futurist Strategist 2026 and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategies, ensuring our leadership position in the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape. You'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neurotech pioneers, and climate innovators while shaping our product roadmap for the future. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AI ethics) to forecast market opportunities through 2030
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and business model transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align on 2026 technology adoption pathways
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario planning documents for investor and stakeholder audiences
- Identify and partner with academic institutions and startups developing disruptive 2026 technologies
- Design predictive analytics models to assess technology adoption curves and market readiness
- Represent the company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting market shifts (portfolio required)
- Expertise in at least three emerging domains: quantum applications, neurotech, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related technical field
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex futures into executive narratives
- Published thought leadership in futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting)
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., from World Futures Studies Federation)