Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We seek visionary thinkers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to guide product development, policy frameworks, and innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients.
As a pioneer in future-scaping, you'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, biotech researchers, and AI ethicists to develop actionable scenarios that position organizations at the forefront of progress. Your insights will directly influence multi-million dollar R&D investments and digital transformation initiatives across healthcare, mobility, and sustainable energy sectors.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends (2026-2030)
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks using scenario planning and systemic analysis
- Produce executive briefings on exponential technologies and societal impacts
- Facilitate cross-industry workshops with C-suite executives and innovation labs
- Analyze geopolitical and demographic shifts affecting long-term business strategy
- Quantify future market opportunities through data modeling and forecasting
- Advose on ethical implications of emerging technologies and regulatory landscapes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D strategy
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and forecasting models
- Published research or thought leadership on emerging technologies
- Experience facilitating executive workshops with Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Thinking preferred