Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business planning to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors to navigate exponential change.
What You'll Achieve:
As the architect of our 2026 foresight framework, you'll identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market inflection points. Your insights will shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience plans. This is your chance to influence how the world adapts to quantum computing, biotech revolutions, and climate-tech disruptions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 foresight frameworks through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Produce strategic briefings for C-suite on emerging market disruptions
- Design scenario-planning models for exponential technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership on long-term competitive advantage
- Advise product teams on 5+ year innovation pipelines
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-technological shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable strategies
- Strong background in scenario planning and risk mitigation frameworks
- Experience presenting to executive audiences across global industries
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-vision work or trend analyses