Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, ideal for a forward-thinker passionate about transforming theoretical possibilities into market realities.
As a key architect of our future-focused initiatives, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities that will redefine industries by 2026. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational strategy.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their 2026 implications
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for 3-5 year horizon
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future opportunities
- Produce foresight reports for executive leadership and investors
- Identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Design innovation roadmaps for product and service evolution
- Monitor geopolitical and societal shifts affecting business strategy
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends
- Experience with emerging tech (blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused projects