Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. This pivotal role requires visionary thinking to decode emerging trends, technological disruptions, and societal shifts shaping our collective future. You'll architect strategic roadmaps that position our organization ahead of the curve, collaborating with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable business intelligence. We're seeking a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics to define what's next in our rapidly evolving world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socio-economic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks that translate future scenarios into executable business initiatives
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Produce forward-looking reports and presentations for executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, think tanks, and industry disruptors
- Monitor horizon scanning technologies and AI-driven trend analysis tools
- Advose on long-term R&D investments and emerging market entry strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex future concepts
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or CFCS)
- Experience with horizon scanning tools and predictive analytics platforms