Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge insights into actionable business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish proprietary trend reports that shape our global initiatives. Your work will directly influence $500M+ product portfolios and position us as industry pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic foresight frameworks for 2026 market disruption
- Lead scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Author quarterly trend briefings on AI, biotech, and sustainable tech
- Manage innovation pipeline with $20M+ annual R&D budget
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-proofing principles
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of tech disruption forecasting (2018-2023)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in quantitative trend analysis and qualitative scenario modeling
- Executive-level presentation skills with 50+ keynotes delivered
- Published author in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)