Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our organization's roadmap for the next generation of technological disruption.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact global markets. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to pioneer solutions that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast industry shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating disruptive innovations into core business operations
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision
- Author high-impact whitepapers and executive briefings on long-term market evolution
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future technologies through rapid prototyping
- Identify and secure strategic partnerships with emerging tech pioneers
- Present foresight findings to investors and board members to secure innovation funding
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation with proven 5+ year foresight track record
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio of published forecasts that influenced organizational strategy
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex concepts for executive audiences
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management preferred