Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Labs as we pioneer the future. We're seeking a forward-thinking 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll blend data-driven insights with visionary foresight to shape our organization's decade-long roadmap. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and strategic planning, this is your opportunity to define the future.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas can reshape industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, biotech) and map their impact on 2026 business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 5-10 year horizons with quantifiable success metrics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Champion innovation culture through internal thought leadership and trend-forecasting initiatives
- Monitor emerging technologies and societal shifts to identify first-mover opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of developing long-term scenarios with measurable business impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and systems thinking methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex futures into clear strategies
- Experience with AI/ML tools for trend forecasting and scenario modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating futures projects with Fortune 500 or high-growth organizations