Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect the blueprint for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary minds to decode emerging trends, redefine industries, and shape tomorrow's reality. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and innovation—where you'll influence high-stakes decisions for Fortune 500 clients.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing specialists, neuroscientists, and sustainable design pioneers to develop predictive frameworks that outpace market volatility. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and possess the foresight to navigate ambiguity, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic roadmaps for clients using foresight methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, horizon scanning)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive forces in AI, biotech, and climate resilience
- Produce trend reports with actionable insights on post-quantum cryptography and neurotech adoption
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-state solutions for autonomous systems
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
- Build proprietary forecasting models using proprietary data streams and AI analytics
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused product development
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies or societal transformation
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive innovation and digital transformation
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, D3.js) for trend storytelling
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-state projects with measurable impact