Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends, design breakthrough strategies, and guide our organization toward the technological and societal landscapes of 2026. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, foresight, and strategic planning, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze emerging technologies, economic shifts, and societal trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for future-proofing organizational initiatives
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present foresight frameworks to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align product roadmaps with future horizons
- Monitor global disruptors in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Build and maintain a proprietary 2026 trend intelligence database
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or tech innovation roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy)
- Certification in futurism or strategic foresight (e.g., Association of Professional Futurists)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused projects or published futurist work