Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the vanguard of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and imaginative foresight to navigate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to shape strategic initiatives that position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify and validate emerging opportunities/threats targeting 2026 market readiness
- Produce actionable insights reports on disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 commercial implications
- Design and maintain a living 'Future State' dashboard tracking key indicators for 2026 strategic milestones
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate 2026-focused product concepts
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and 2026-themed industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurism role with proven 2026+ impact
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their projected 2026 adoption curves
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex futures into actionable strategies
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or 2026 technological disruption
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)