Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the future of technology and human potential. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role merges foresight, data science, and strategic planning to position our company at the forefront of innovation.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure. Your insights will directly influence product development, market expansion, and long-term capital allocation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and societal shifts to forecast industry disruptions through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for future-proofing product portfolios and business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future opportunities
- Produce quarterly foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and market volatility
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- Minimum 5 years in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published research or thought leadership in futures/innovation domains
- Experience with strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations