Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. As a Senior Futurist Strategist 2026, you'll architect transformative blueprints for industries navigating the 2026 paradigm shift. This role demands visionary leadership to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Collaborate with C-suite executives to build agile frameworks that position organizations as pioneers in the next technological revolution. Your work will directly shape multi-billion dollar portfolios and redefine competitive advantages in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026 technology roadmaps and strategic foresight initiatives
- Analyze exponential trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design scenario-planning models for global market shifts in 2026+ horizons
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Author whitepapers on future-proofing methodologies for Fortune 500 clients
- Manage innovation sprints with R&D partners to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year future scenarios for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIF, APF) or equivalent
- Prior experience leading teams in high-uncertainty environments
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Advanced proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field