Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect the 2026 landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll guide our R&D strategy, identify paradigm-shifting technologies, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to map 2026 industry landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable roadmaps
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and predictive trend reports
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into organizational DNA
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify disruptive opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on strategic transformation