Job Description
Are you a visionary thinker ready to shape the future? Horizon Labs seeks a pioneering 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies. Join our elite innovation team at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution.
Why Join Us? Work with Fortune 500 partners, access cutting-edge research facilities, and lead initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role offers unparalleled impact in a culture that rewards bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, biotech convergence) and map their 2026 commercial implications
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote industry conferences
- Build proprietary forecasting models using alternative data sources
- Mentor junior futurists and curate future-focused content ecosystems
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into executable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ published future-focused frameworks