Job Description
Shape tomorrow at Horizon Labs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking innovator who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and drive exponential growth. Join our elite team of pioneers in redefining what's possible across AI, biotech, and sustainable futures.
Enjoy unparalleled benefits: equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and a $10K annual innovation budget. Your strategic foresight will directly influence multi-billion-dollar decisions while mentoring the next wave of disruptors. Ready to build the future? Apply now.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year strategic vision for 2026+ using trend analysis and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to develop market-disrupting prototypes
- Partner with C-suite to align exponential growth initiatives with board objectives
- Conduct competitive intelligence and patent landscape analysis for emerging sectors
- Develop quantitative forecasting models for adoption curves of breakthrough technologies
- Present strategic frameworks at global industry summits and investor forums
- Mentor junior futurists on horizon scanning and pattern recognition methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic foresight certification
- 10+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale organizations
- Proven track record of commercializing exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Portfolio demonstrating successful market disruption through strategic foresight