Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of data-driven foresight and creative problem-solving to prepare our organization for the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies, driving innovation across technology, markets, and human behavior.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026 using proprietary AI-driven foresight platforms.
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product development and market expansion.
- Lead cross-functional workshops to integrate futurist insights into R&D and business planning.
- Produce high-impact executive reports on disruptive technologies and their commercial implications.
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors.
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling and competitive analysis.
- Advise leadership on regulatory, ethical, and societal impacts of emerging innovations.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent field.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic consulting, innovation, or futurist analysis.
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi techniques).
- Proficiency with AI-powered forecasting tools and data visualization platforms.
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech).
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience.
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred.