Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation strategic roadmap. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, market intuition, and cross-industry synthesis to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. You'll lead high-stakes research initiatives while collaborating with C-suite executives to shape our decade-long trajectory.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses a proven track record of predicting market shifts. This is your chance to redefine industries while building the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive technologies and market paradigms through 2026
- Develop quantitative and qualitative frameworks for trend analysis and scenario planning
- Present strategic insights to executive leadership and board members through data-driven narratives
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Build and manage a global network of industry experts, academics, and thought leaders
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on emerging tech impacts
- Guide organizational strategy through quarterly foresight reviews and innovation sprints
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field
- Published research on AI, biotech, or quantum computing implications
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through transformational initiatives
- Strong data visualization and presentation skills using advanced analytics platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful trend-to-market translation