Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech foresight, and strategic roadmap design to position our company as the undisputed leader in post-2025 markets. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future trends into actionable business strategies while mentoring our innovation incubator teams.
We offer unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates audacious thinking. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks using AI-driven trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, AGI) into core business models
- Design innovation pipelines targeting 2026-2030 market disruptions
- Present future-state visions to executive leadership and investor boards
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and future-focused think tanks
- Mentor innovation teams in next-generation R&D methodologies
- Author annual 'State of 2026' industry outlook reports
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (demonstrated case studies required)
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Experience building innovation ecosystems in Fortune 500 environments
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Portfolio showcasing future-focused projects or published industry forecasts