Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future beyond 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable roadmaps. This role blends foresight with execution, impacting industries from AI ethics to sustainable tech. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that shapes tomorrow's landscape.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach 2026, the pace of technological acceleration demands strategic foresight. You'll be the compass guiding our organization through paradigm shifts, ensuring we don't just adapt to the future but actively create it.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts post-2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 3-10 year future states
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with R&D, product, and policy teams
- Present trend analysis to executive stakeholders and board members
- Author whitepapers and thought leadership on future-proofing methodologies
- Oversee implementation of pilot projects testing future-ready frameworks
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend mapping methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term strategic pivots
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience at Davos or similar forums