Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to anticipate technological disruptions, identify market inflection points, and develop forward-looking frameworks that will redefine industries. Your insights will directly influence our R&D roadmap and product innovation pipeline, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in an accelerating world.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change. You'll have access to cutting-edge research tools, dedicated innovation labs, and a global network of futurists and thought leaders. This is more than a job—it's your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socioeconomic shifts, and cultural trends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models and strategic roadmaps for next-gen product development
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-focused initiatives
- Produce trend intelligence reports and predictive analytics for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Represent company vision at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating past foresight projects and their real-world impact