Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 landscape. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap and industry leadership. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies, anticipate market shifts, and translate future trends into actionable business strategies. Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence next-generation innovations while working alongside world-class technologists and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends and market signals to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision and implementation paths
- Produce high-impact research reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial viability
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Represent company vision at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or advanced R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into successful product launches
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology assessment methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, Business Strategy, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, Web3)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio of published foresight research or strategic frameworks
- Experience scaling innovation in high-growth technology environments