Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we redefine the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical foresight, strategic execution, and cross-industry mastery. You'll lead our 2026 roadmap, identifying disruptive trends and transforming them into actionable business opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human potential, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the 2026 global innovation strategy across quantum computing, bio-integration, and AI ethics domains
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale next-generation solutions with 3-5 year impact horizons
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Conduct horizon-scanning analysis across 15+ industry verticals using proprietary predictive modeling
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members with data-driven recommendations
- Mentor junior futurists while building the department's thought leadership framework
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research with proven portfolio of 2020+ implementations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent transdisciplinary field
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies or societal transformation
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEP-V)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term adaptation strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight academy)