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 our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics with human-centered design to transform societal shifts into market-defining opportunities.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-disciplinary teams to develop long-term scenarios that shape our product evolution and market positioning. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, turning complex futures into actionable blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological and societal trends through 2030
- Architect strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Produce quarterly foresight briefs for board-level decision-making
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities across global markets
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-concept solutions
- Maintain trend intelligence network with academic and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech trajectories (Web4, AGI, climate tech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (STEEP, PESTEL)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-concept projects or published foresight work
- Security clearance preferred for national security applications