Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation shaping 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions. This role blends predictive analytics, cultural insight, and technological foresight to guide our organization's long-term trajectory.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and produce actionable frameworks that transform uncertainty into opportunity. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026-2030
- Develop predictive scenario models and strategic roadmaps for board-level decision-making
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author thought leadership positioning Horizon Labs as the future authority
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio with ROI-driven KPIs
- Coordinate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University research networks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Published author or keynote speaker on technological disruption
- MBA from top-tier institution or equivalent PhD in systems thinking
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI trend analysis platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5-year strategic foresight projects
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or Foresight Practitioner)