Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. You'll architect transformative roadmaps for emerging technologies, shaping how businesses navigate the next frontier of digital evolution. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to decode market signals, anticipate paradigm shifts, and position our clients as industry pioneers. Your strategic vision will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term growth trajectories in an era defined by unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Develop forward-looking strategic frameworks for post-2026 market landscapes
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) and commercial viability
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on future disruption risks
- Produce quarterly horizon-scanning reports with actionable growth opportunities
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align innovation pipelines with strategic imperatives
- Advocate for ethical AI governance frameworks in next-gen deployments
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-proofing methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, futurism, or technology innovation roles
- Expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Proven track record influencing C-suite strategy decisions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping strategic initiatives