Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for our global clients. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market evolutions, and societal shifts that will define the next decade.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a boutique consultancy dedicated to future-proofing businesses through cutting-edge research and strategic foresight. Our culture rewards curiosity, embraces ambiguity, and thrives on pushing boundaries. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities and want to impact how organizations prepare for 2026, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to develop 2026-2030 strategic roadmaps
- Lead scenario planning workshops with Fortune 500 executives to build resilience against future uncertainties
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend reports published in industry-leading journals
- Design and implement innovation frameworks for clients adopting emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Spearhead cross-functional R&D initiatives exploring human-AI collaboration paradigms
- Mentor junior strategists while maintaining thought leadership through keynotes and podcasts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 8+ years of experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of 2026 technology stack: AGI implications, quantum computing adoption curves, and neurotech integration
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Published author or keynote speaker at global innovation conferences (e.g., Davos, SXSW, Singularity)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis) and data visualization platforms