Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape the next frontier of human potential. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and steer our organization toward unprecedented opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will define the next decade. Your strategic insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational evolution, ensuring we remain pioneers in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and paradigm shifts impacting 2026+ industries
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable foresight
- Establish early-warning systems for emerging risks and opportunities in dynamic markets
- Present compelling future scenarios to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Champion innovation culture through thought leadership and trend propagation
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional data synthesis and narrative-building capabilities
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred