Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to architect the next wave of human progress. This pivotal role demands radical imagination and strategic rigor to navigate the complex landscape of emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to develop actionable frameworks that will define the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, innovation, and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-stakeholder workshops to map emerging trends and disruptors through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate adaptation, AI governance, and biotech evolution
- Produce annual '2026 Horizon Report' with predictive analytics and strategic recommendations
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions in quantum computing and sustainable systems
- Advise executive leadership on long-term risk mitigation and opportunity capture
- Build an innovation ecosystem through strategic alliances with academic institutions and policy bodies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, futures research, or technology innovation
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to translate complex scenarios into compelling narratives
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation journals