Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect solutions for the next technological paradigm. This role demands a blend of predictive analytics, emerging tech fluency, and cross-industry foresight to shape our R&D roadmap for the coming decade.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying 2026-relevant trends in quantum computing, biotech, and AI ethics
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Collaborate with C-suite to future-proof product development pipelines
- Present findings to Fortune 500 partners at our annual Innovation Summit
Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly trend analysis on 2026-predictive technologies
- Design and execute scenario-planning workshops for leadership teams
- Author quarterly 'Future State' briefs for board stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints targeting 2026 capabilities
- Maintain competitive intelligence database on emerging disruptors
- Represent company at global futurist conferences (Davos, Web Summit)
- Mentor junior strategists in predictive modeling methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published work on exponential technology adoption patterns
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-relevant domains (e.g., synthetic biology, quantum AI)
- Certification in scenario planning or horizon scanning methodologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year predictive accuracy
- Fluency in futurist modeling tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)