Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-ready solutions. This role requires a blend of foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization as the industry benchmark for future technologies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify emerging trends, develop scenario-based forecasts, and translate complex future paradigms into actionable business strategies. If you're passionate about shaping the future and thrive in ambiguity, this is your opportunity to make an indelible impact.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 strategic vision roadmap through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for executive decision-making
- Partner with product teams to integrate future trends into innovation pipelines
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic futures narratives to stakeholders and investors
- Monitor emerging technologies and geopolitical shifts affecting 2026 market landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to C-level audiences
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)