Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next decade's technological landscape. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap and market positioning.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that influences industry trajectories. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal trends through 2026 using AI-driven analytics and human-centric research
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration and AI ethics frameworks
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for board-level stakeholders
- Author quarterly trend reports published in top industry journals
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Mentor innovation teams in futures-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech (blockchain, biotech, AGI)
- Expertise in horizon scanning and Delphi methodology
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, CB Insights)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful trend-to-product pipelines