Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as our Futurist Strategist - 2026 Vision Lead and architect the next decade of innovation. We seek a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, design forward-looking strategies, and position our organization at the forefront of technological and societal evolution. This senior role demands deep analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive-level communication to transform future possibilities into actionable roadmaps.
As the architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, cross-functional teams, and industry disruptors to anticipate paradigm shifts. Your insights will shape product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience in an era of exponential change. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to define tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic trends, and global disruptions to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing business models and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation pipelines and R&D priorities
- Produce executive-level trend reports and scenario-planning documents for board-level decision-making
- Partner with product and engineering teams to embed future-ready principles into development cycles
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, conference keynotes, and industry collaborations
- Mentor junior strategists to cultivate organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or innovation leadership with proven future-vision track record
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with ability to synthesize complex insights for diverse audiences
- Deep familiarity with emerging tech domains: AI ethics, biotech convergence, quantum computing, or climate tech
- Experience guiding C-suite through paradigm shifts and strategic pivots
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-oriented initiatives