Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This is your chance to shape the future in a dynamic environment where breakthrough ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze global technological, economic, and social trends through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with C-suite executives
- Produce scenario-planning reports for 5-year market evolution
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Present trend insights to Fortune 500 clients and investors
- Build and manage a global network of futurist thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic plans
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology journals
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Policy, or related field
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation