Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the future landscape of emerging technologies. This pivotal role requires a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic brilliance, and cross-industry expertise to shape our next-generation initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead interdisciplinary research teams, and translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies that will define the decade ahead.
As a thought leader in our innovation ecosystem, you'll spearhead horizon scanning initiatives, identify disruptive opportunities across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology, and develop resilient frameworks for navigating exponential change. This is your chance to influence the trajectory of human progress while working alongside some of the brightest minds in technology.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-year horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology into enterprise innovation pipelines
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops to align organizational capabilities with future market disruptions
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate exponential trend data into actionable business strategies with measurable ROI
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping future-state solutions for next-gen human-computer interaction
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record in developing technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent professional designation preferred
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario-planning capabilities using tools like Gartner Hype Cycle
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals or industry whitepapers
- Demonstrated success in scaling innovation initiatives from concept to market
- Experience with cross-cultural strategic planning in global markets