Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today. Horizon Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human potential.
As a cornerstone of our strategic foresight division, you'll leverage cutting-edge analytics and cultural insights to identify paradigm shifts before they happen. This isn't just a role—it's your chance to influence how humanity navigates the transformative decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to detect emerging technologies and societal shifts (2025-2030)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate resilience, AI ethics, and space commercialization
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026's most pressing challenges
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for industry leaders
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2020s paradigm shifts
- Proficiency in strategic forecasting tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating impact on future-oriented initiatives