Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist Lead to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and position our organization at the intersection of technology and human evolution. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform tomorrow's possibilities into today's strategic imperatives.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors while mentoring a team of futurist researchers. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled resources to explore speculative technologies and their societal implications. If you thrive at the nexus of imagination and implementation, this is your moment to shape the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 strategic frameworks by analyzing technological, social, and economic megatrends
- Produce forward-looking reports and scenario models for executive decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor global disruptors in quantum computing, neurotech, and climate adaptation
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors
- Mentor a team of futurist researchers in trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or emerging technology analysis
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFMP preferred)