Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a Senior Futurist Strategist, you'll architect innovative pathways for 2026 and beyond, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to decode emerging trends and shape our organization's decade-long trajectory. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to build resilient strategies that anticipate market shifts, societal changes, and technological breakthroughs. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational evolution in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and socio-economic trends through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term business resilience and innovation
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into strategic decision-making processes
- Produce actionable trend reports and future-state whitepapers for stakeholder alignment
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops on emerging technologies and their organizational implications
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track progress against strategic foresight objectives
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate a culture of anticipatory thinking across the organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-focused consulting
- Proven track record of translating complex trends into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology assessment methodologies
- Strong background in AI, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech domains
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence executive teams and boards
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field preferred
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) or innovation management required
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented projects with measurable impact