Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with actionable strategy to position our company as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and transform foresight into market advantage. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with engineering, design, and product teams
- Present actionable foresight insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain a proprietary trend intelligence database using AI-driven analytics
- Author thought leadership publications and industry white papers
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Published thought leadership in technology or business futurism
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and strategic recommendations