Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategy Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll leverage proprietary AI-powered trend analysis tools while maintaining human-centric insights to ensure our strategies remain adaptable and ethically grounded. This position offers unparalleled exposure to breakthrough technologies and the opportunity to influence how organizations prepare for a rapidly evolving future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify high-impact opportunities for 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies using quantitative and qualitative methodologies
- Produce quarterly strategic foresight reports with actionable recommendations for executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align departments on future-state vision
- Monitor emerging signals from academic, startup, and geopolitical ecosystems
- Design and maintain a proprietary foresight knowledge base with predictive analytics
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism with Fortune 500 exposure
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and predictive modeling
- Published thought leadership on technology or societal transformation
- Experience facilitating executive workshops on strategic foresight
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)