Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with business acumen to position our company as an industry pioneer in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify paradigm shifts, validate disruptive innovations, and translate future scenarios into actionable strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for potential futures and risk mitigation strategies
- Partner with R&D to prioritize breakthrough innovations aligned with long-term vision
- Lead workshops to embed futurist thinking across product and marketing teams
- Produce trend reports and strategic briefings for executive leadership
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Build relationships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business impact
- Exceptional analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
- Published thought leadership in future trends or technology forecasting
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences