Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges emerging technologies, market shifts, and human behavior to define our competitive edge in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. You'll lead high-impact initiatives that transform industries while collaborating with C-suite executives and pioneering research teams.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into actionable strategies, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about future paradigms. If you're passionate about shaping what's next and possess the strategic acumen to navigate exponential change, we invite you to redefine the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 technology adoption roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neuro-interfaces, AI ethics) and their enterprise implications
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product development priorities
- Produce strategic briefings for executive leadership on disruptive threats and opportunities
- Establish innovation KPIs to measure future-readiness across organizational functions
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for cutting-edge research integration
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused technology roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technology trends and their socioeconomic impacts
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year future-oriented strategies
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field preferred
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP) highly advantageous
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes