Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to position our company as an industry pioneer. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends, develop disruptive innovation frameworks, and lead cross-functional initiatives that redefine market boundaries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital transformation
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps with quantifiable innovation milestones
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and future-state modeling
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present foresight insights to investors and board members
- Build and mentor a team of future-focused analysts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech foresight
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend mapping, and disruption analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred