Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Labs seeks a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap. We're pioneering the next wave of human-machine collaboration and need a thought leader to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Join an elite team transforming how businesses prepare for exponential change.
This hybrid role demands both macro-level trend analysis and micro-level execution strategy. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global innovation labs to develop actionable future scenarios. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market landscapes and consumer behavior shifts
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Partner with product teams to embed future-readiness into development roadmaps
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on emerging paradigm shifts
- Coordinate with global futurist networks to validate hypotheses
- Present strategic futures to executive stakeholders and investor communities
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism research
- Proven expertise in exponential technology assessment methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Shell Scenarios, Delphi Method)
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex futures into business strategy
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ successful future-shaping projects
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socio-technical disruption vectors