Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation business models, and guide our innovation roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate resilience) and translate insights into strategic frameworks
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ business environments
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and whitepapers
- Partner with R&D to prototype futuristic concepts
- Monitor emerging technologies and disruptors across industries
- Design ethical governance frameworks for advanced technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Science, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategy publications
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies and trend mapping