Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate the complex landscape of technological, social, and economic shifts reshaping our world.
As a key member of our innovation council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive strategies that position us as industry leaders in the rapidly evolving 2026 paradigm. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Author executive briefings on disruptive technologies and their market implications
- Establish innovation metrics to track strategic alignment with future trajectories
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable outcomes