Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, redefine industry paradigms, and position our organization as the undisputed leader in the next wave of innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies, AI-driven trend analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to transform uncertainty into opportunity. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to shape our innovation roadmap while mentoring a high-impact team of futurists and researchers.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and quantify emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks that inform product roadmaps, investment decisions, and competitive positioning
- Architect innovation incubators and accelerate the development of breakthrough solutions targeting 2026 market needs
- Deliver executive-level strategic briefings and scenario-planning workshops for C-suite stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Mentor a cross-functional team of innovation specialists and research analysts
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive modeling and risk assessment methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 8+ years of applied foresight experience
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercially viable strategic initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi techniques, and AI-driven trend forecasting
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and their market implications
- Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated success influencing executive decision-making
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (white papers, industry journals)
- Experience leading global research teams and managing multi-million dollar innovation portfolios