Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we architect the future for 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends, design disruptive pathways, and lead cross-disciplinary teams toward transformative breakthroughs. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape industries before they transform.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex signals, and crafts compelling narratives that inspire action. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, cutting-edge researchers, and global partners to build tangible roadmaps for tomorrow's opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise innovation pipelines
- Design and facilitate scenario-planning workshops for executive stakeholders
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and trend briefings for industry publication
- Build and lead cross-functional innovation task forces
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive modeling
- Advise product development teams on 5+ year strategic horizons
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend extrapolation
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Portfolio of published future-oriented research or frameworks