Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, transforming emerging trends into market-disrupting opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to shape our next generation of products and services.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, with a proven ability to anticipate paradigm shifts before they become mainstream. This hybrid role demands both deep analytical rigor and creative intuition, offering unparalleled impact in defining how humanity will interact with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing concepts
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups, research institutions, and think tanks
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data narratives and visual storytelling
- Build and maintain a proprietary knowledge base of emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and innovation processes
- Quantify strategic opportunities through market modeling and risk assessment frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role at Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and scenario development frameworks
- Portfolio demonstrating successful translation of foresight into commercial initiatives
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences and board-level experience
- Published thought leadership in futures journals or industry publications
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trend Hunter)