Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll shape how organizations navigate exponential change, blending foresight with actionable strategy. Collaborate with C-suite executives, disrupt industries, and leave an indelible mark on the future landscape.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a global leader in future-shaping technologies, backed by $500M in venture funding. Our teams work in cutting-edge labs across 12 countries, solving humanity's most complex challenges through AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop data-driven future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders through compelling narratives and visualizations
- Build cross-functional innovation ecosystems with partners like MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global forums (WEF, TED, etc.)
- Quantify future ROI through predictive modeling and market simulation platforms
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Track record advising C-suite on transformative market shifts
- Portfolio of future-strategy projects with measurable impact