Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's innovation blueprint. Shape how industries evolve through cutting-edge research, scenario planning, and strategic foresight.
As a pioneer in our Future Intelligence Division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and climate tech architects to develop actionable frameworks for 2026 and beyond. This role requires equal parts analytical rigor and creative disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technology, societal, and market disruptions
- Develop probabilistic scenario models for global industry transformation
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating 2026 regulatory and tech shifts
- Author thought leadership on AI ethics, climate adaptation, and human augmentation
- Coordinate cross-functional futures labs with C-suite executives
- Quantify future ROI for emerging technologies (quantum, bio, AI)
- Present foresight findings to Fortune 500 innovation boards
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published research on 2025-2030 technology convergence trends
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience with global regulatory forecasting frameworks
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS)
- Portfolio of 2026+ future scenario projects