Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring both analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into scalable solutions that redefine industries.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the pace of technological and societal change accelerates exponentially. Your expertise will directly shape our product roadmap, investment priorities, and market positioning in the next wave of disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/socioeconomic trends (2024-2026 horizon) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning models for market evolution and competitive landscape shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product strategies
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Quantify market potential and ROI for futuristic initiatives using predictive analytics
- Mentor junior futurists to cultivate next-generation strategic thinking
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial applications
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Strong data visualization skills with tools like Tableau or Power BI
- Published thought leadership in tech/societal evolution (articles, whitepapers)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred