Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our roadmap for the next frontier of technology and human progress. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, transforming abstract possibilities into actionable strategies that will define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning models for global socio-technological shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-state visions
- Produce trend reports and strategic briefings for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype 2026-concept solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across business units
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused planning
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into business strategy
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., GBN, Shell)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of future-strategy deliverables