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's innovation roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural anthropology, and disruptive technology to shape how businesses evolve in the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof our portfolio while mentoring a team of next-gen thinkers. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic, technological, and sociocultural shifts to create 3-5 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Develop predictive models using machine learning to identify disruption vectors across 15+ industries
- Design ethical AI governance protocols for autonomous systems deployed in 2026+
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable product roadmaps
- Author annual Horizon Report distributed to Fortune 500 executives
- Partner with quantum computing teams to prototype next-gen encryption solutions
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Expertise in generative AI, quantum computing, or bioinformatics
- Published work in Future Studies Journal or equivalent peer-reviewed forum
- Proficiency in Python for trend modeling and data visualization
- Certificate in Ethical AI Design from MIT or Stanford
- Experience leading teams in agile or design-thinking environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-proofing initiatives