Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a pioneer who can decode emerging trends, anticipate technological disruptions, and architect transformative strategies that position us as industry leaders in an exponentially evolving world.
We're looking for a strategic alchemist who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to navigate complex futures, identify high-impact opportunities, and develop actionable frameworks that turn foresight into competitive advantage.
This isn't just a job—it's your chance to actively design the future of innovation. If you possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next and the strategic acumen to make it happen, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Conduct cutting-edge horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and emerging socio-economic paradigms
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models to map alternative futures through 2030
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for tomorrow's market opportunities
- Author executive-level strategic briefings and thought leadership publications on disruptive technologies
- Establish and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Integrate future insights into product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members with compelling data visualization
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Technology Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating successful strategic initiatives shaped by future-oriented thinking
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Research preferred