Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape tomorrow's innovations. This high-impact role blends technological foresight with strategic execution, positioning you at the nexus of AI, biotech, and sustainable development. Lead cross-functional teams to build actionable roadmaps that will define the next decade of human progress.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an unshakeable passion for what's next. If you're ready to transform theoretical possibilities into market realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2026-2030 horizon scanning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging domains (quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience)
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready frameworks into corporate strategy
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for global stakeholders across tech, finance, and policy sectors
- Author white papers and keynote presentations on future-proofing methodologies
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio supporting moonshot ventures
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario modeling, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, clean energy)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management (e.g., CFSD)