Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands an architect of possibilities who can transform abstract futures into actionable strategies.
We're revolutionizing how organizations anticipate and prepare for the seismic shifts of 2026 – from AI governance frameworks to sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to design resilient business models that thrive in tomorrow's uncertainty.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts by 2026
- Develop quantitative scenario models for market evolution and regulatory landscapes
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI)
- Present future-state briefings to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership on emerging risk frameworks and opportunity landscapes
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, futurism, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data storytelling with complex multi-variable datasets
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformational strategy
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (preferred)