Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation, shaping how industries evolve through 2030. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions to complex future challenges.
Why join us? Our incubator environment offers autonomy to explore radical ideas while leveraging resources from Fortune 500 partners. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, equity participation, and a culture where curiosity fuels progress.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and forecast market impacts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present actionable insights to board members and investors
- Build and manage an external futurist advisory network
- Author thought leadership reports on industry evolution
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Economics, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Proven track record of trend analysis influencing business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Experience with AI/ML tools for predictive modeling
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-focused work