Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect our 5-year roadmap, blending emerging technologies with market foresight. This high-impact role requires you to decode industry signals, identify disruptive opportunities, and lead cross-functional teams in executing transformative strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic framework using trend analysis and predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future-vision initiatives
- Identify emerging technologies and market disruptions relevant to 2026
- Create detailed scenario plans for potential futures and mitigation strategies
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive landscapes
- Quantify long-term ROI for strategic investments using advanced analytics
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, futurism, or technology innovation roles
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and predictive modeling
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trajectories
- Proven track record of executing multi-year strategic initiatives
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Experience with strategic frameworks (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-vision projects or published foresight work