Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and human behavior patterns that will define the next decade. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into strategic advantage. You'll partner with C-suite executives to build resilient roadmaps while mentoring cross-functional teams in adaptive innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology anthropology and business strategy, with a portfolio demonstrating tangible impact from future-facing initiatives. This is your chance to shape how organizations navigate the 2026 landscape and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead immersive future-state workshops with stakeholders to stress-test business models against 2026 disruptions
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying emerging risks and opportunities across tech, society, and regulation
- Design innovation sprints prototyping solutions for 2026 market realities (e.g., quantum computing adoption, neuro-interfaces)
- Establish KPIs to track organizational readiness for 2026 milestones and adjust strategies dynamically
- Mentain a 'Future Radar' dashboard visualizing convergence of exponential technologies
- Collaborate with R&D to incubate moonshot projects targeting 2026 commercialization horizons
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, product innovation, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Advanced proficiency in AI forecasting tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption (whitepapers, patents, or keynotes)
- Certification in Futures Studies or related discipline (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful strategic initiatives launched from future-state modeling
- Mastery of cross-functional influence without direct authority in matrixed organizations
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) and societal impact vectors