Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish proprietary foresight frameworks that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and forecast market implications through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for geopolitical and socio-economic disruptions
- Design innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author quarterly trend reports and executive briefs with 95% predictive accuracy
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and national labs
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting tech trends with validated impact (portfolio required)
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AI, quantum)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)
- Published research in peer-reviewed foresight journals