Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, shaping how businesses navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build resilient strategies that position us as industry pioneers in an accelerating world.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives identifying emerging trends, technologies, and disruptors impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks modeling long-term market evolutions and geopolitical shifts
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology advancements
- Present strategic foresight insights to executive teams and board stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks to pioneer future-focused research
- Mentor junior futurists while cultivating a culture of anticipatory intelligence
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Strong data visualization skills with proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Exceptional communication abilities translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic predictions