Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This strategic role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business innovation, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build future-proof roadmaps while driving our innovation ecosystem forward. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and are passionate about shaping the next decade, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital transformation
- Develop 2026 industry scenario plans and strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership reports and executive briefings on emerging megatrends
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business roadmaps
- Champion innovation culture through workshops and future literacy programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future insights into market opportunities
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Strong presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight methodologies applied to business challenges