Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for the next frontier. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal transformations, ensuring our organization thrives in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. If you're passionate about shaping the future and possess an uncanny ability to connect dots others miss, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and validate emerging technologies, market trends, and socio-economic patterns relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks and scenario-planning models for multi-year business transformation
- Present actionable insights to executive leadership through compelling data visualizations and narrative storytelling
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate futuristic concepts into product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation labs
- Author quarterly trend reports and annual strategic outlooks
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems dynamics, and trend mapping
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation publications