Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to prepare humanity for the seismic shifts coming by 2026.
As a key architect of our future strategy, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. Your insights will directly shape multi-billion dollar investment decisions and product roadmaps that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate tech convergence to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 3D-printed infrastructure and decentralized autonomous organizations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize bio-engineering and neuro-technology breakthroughs
- Author predictive whitepapers on post-quantum cryptography and climate-resilient urban systems
- Advise product development teams on integrating 2026-viable technologies like ambient IoT and neural interfaces
- Build strategic partnerships with 15+ academic institutions and innovation labs globally
- Present foresight findings to Fortune 500 boards and government policy committees
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Published thought leadership on singularity-preparedness or climate adaptation strategies
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and predictive modeling frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools like Palisade @Risk and Gartner's Hype Cycle
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/FS or APF) preferred
- Fluency in 3+ languages with cross-cultural geopolitical analysis experience