Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, positioning you at the nexus of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future insights into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. Our dynamic, award-winning team operates from our state-of-the-art campus in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across technology, economics, and social domains to identify 2026 inflection points
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for board-level decision making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author white papers and thought leadership on emerging paradigm shifts
- Build quantitative forecasting models for market evolution
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and summits
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future studies
- Proven track record of translating trends into business impact
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and forecasting software
- Published thought leadership in futurism or adjacent fields
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on transformation strategies
- Deep understanding of AI, biotech, and climate technology convergence