Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends for 2026 and beyond, shaping how organizations navigate technological, social, and environmental shifts. This role blends data-driven forecasting with creative foresight to build resilient future-proof strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and present actionable insights to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Produce high-impact trend reports and executive briefings with data visualization
- Establish innovation roadmaps aligning emerging tech (AI, quantum, biotech) with market opportunities
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends (articles, books, whitepapers)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ trend forecasting projects