Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and drive transformative initiatives that redefine industries. This role blends deep research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization as the undisputed leader in the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and global trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026
- Develop comprehensive future scenario roadmaps and strategic innovation frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Present insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders with compelling narratives
- Establish foresight methodologies and embed future-thinking across organizational DNA
- Collaborate with R&D to accelerate commercialization of breakthrough innovations
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory landscapes affecting future tech deployment
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurist research
- Proven track record of anticipating tech trends (AI/ML, Web3, biotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Expertise in stakeholder management and executive communication
- Published thought leadership on future technologies (whitepapers, journals)
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods)
- Portfolio demonstrating tangible innovation outcomes