Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to lead our 2026 innovation roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design to transform industries. This role demands a rare blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, operating at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to develop actionable blueprints for the next paradigm shift. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and strategic partnerships that define the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap integrating AI, quantum computing, and climate tech trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for board-level stakeholders on future market disruptions
- Produce quarterly foresight reports analyzing emerging technologies with 5-10 year impact
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D centers
- Design human-centered frameworks for ethical technology adoption
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, biotech, or sustainable systems domains
- Exceptional facilitation skills for executive-level scenario planning
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology strategy
- Proficiency in futures research tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)