Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the next wave of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to map paradigm shifts, identify disruptive opportunities, and shape organizational responses to the future. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and long-term investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop and maintain the 2026 Strategic Foresight Framework with quarterly updates
- Produce visionary whitepapers and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into innovation roadmaps
- Represent Horizon Labs at global futurist conferences and thought leadership forums
- Build and manage an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors with data-backed confidence
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into market advantage
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and disruptive innovation frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or strategic journals
- Experience with AI-powered trend analysis tools (e.g., GPT-4, Trend Hunter)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations