Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This hybrid role blends foresight analysis with practical execution, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions, design next-generation solutions, and lead cross-functional teams through paradigm shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-readiness into our DNA while translating abstract possibilities into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a 2026 technology foresight framework using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead innovation sprints to prototype solutions for anticipated market shifts
- Partner with R&D to integrate emerging technologies into product roadmaps
- Deliver executive briefings on disruption risks and opportunities
- Build a future-proofing methodology for organizational resilience
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with quarterly ROI assessments
- Represent the company at global futurism forums and industry conferences
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or disruption analysis
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations