Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Labs to shape the future as a 2026 Futurist Strategist. We're seeking visionary thinkers to develop actionable frameworks for emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions by 2026. This role combines deep industry foresight with strategic execution, driving innovation for Fortune 500 clients navigating tomorrow's landscape.
As a cornerstone of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate tech pioneers, and AI ethicists to build predictive models that transform uncertainty into opportunity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026 technology adoption (quantum computing, AGI, climate tech)
- Analyze geopolitical and socioeconomic trends impacting global markets
- Design scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable insights
- Identify emerging business models and disruptive threats
- Advolve in patent strategy for forward-looking innovations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or equivalent
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or consulting with Fortune 500 clients
- Published work on 2020s technology or societal trends
- Expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, climate tech, or AGI developments
- Experience with predictive analytics tools (e.g., Palisade, @RISK)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)