Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends strategic foresight with actionable execution, ensuring we lead rather than follow in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into tangible business strategies, leveraging cutting-edge research and cross-industry insights. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and thrive in ambiguity, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present quarterly future-readiness reports to executive stakeholders
- Build and manage an external network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Integrate future intelligence into product roadmaps and organizational strategy
- Drive cultural adoption of future-thinking methodologies across departments
- Author thought leadership content on 2026 industry transformations
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating future trends into business impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Portfolio of future-strategy projects or published foresight work
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIF) strongly preferred