Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist 2026 to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution, transforming abstract possibilities into actionable roadmaps for global impact.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and pioneering researchers to identify paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your opportunity to shape the future's blueprint.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps
- Analyze disruptive trends across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation
- Produce quarterly strategic briefs for executive stakeholders and innovation teams
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend forecasting
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies across organizational units
- Mentor junior strategists in future literacy and scenario planning techniques
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Planning, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology R&D
- Published work on technological singularity or exponential change
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Proven track record translating future insights into commercial initiatives
- Deep understanding of AI governance, bioethics, or climate tech policy
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects with measurable outcomes