Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of innovation as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform speculative concepts into actionable blueprints for our clients. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm shifts, forecast market disruptions, and design adaptive frameworks for the future. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal impact through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruptive futures
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to visualize and prepare for emerging market shifts
- Produce trend reports and innovation roadmaps with actionable recommendations
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and industry thought leaders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and domain experts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their convergence
- Proven experience developing long-term strategic frameworks for complex systems
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or similar)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact