Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Labs as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine our world by 2026. Join our elite innovation team where you'll translate foresight into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients.
This role demands a rare blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and creative storytelling. You'll lead high-stakes projects analyzing quantum computing, AI ethics, bio-integration, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our collaborative environment thrives on audacious ideas and rigorous execution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze 5+ emerging tech vectors (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology) and their market impact by 2026
- Develop client-specific 3-year innovation roadmaps with measurable ROI projections
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align strategic priorities
- Produce monthly trend briefings on geopolitical shifts affecting tech adoption
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for black swan events in digital transformation
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with quarterly performance reviews
- Mentor junior futurists through Horizon Labs' Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Foresight, Systems Engineering, or Business Innovation
- 10+ years experience in tech strategy consulting or corporate innovation
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Portfolio of 3+ implemented tech transformation strategies
- Certification in emerging technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure AI/Quantum)
- Fluency in futures literacy methodologies (e.g., causal layered analysis)