Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge technology to shape industries before they evolve. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable systems, and can translate complex futures into actionable strategies, your next career-defining challenge awaits.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026-2030 horizon
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for emerging tech adoption
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Author forward-looking white papers for C-suite and board audiences
- Design and implement horizon scanning systems for early trend detection
- Collaborate with venture partners to identify breakthrough investment opportunities
- Present strategic foresight findings at industry conferences and executive summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal transformation
- Experience leading high-impact cross-functional teams
- Strong proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Exceptional communication skills for complex technical narratives