Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our next-generation products. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform futuristic insights into actionable strategies that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your opportunity to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, demographic shifts, and market signals to identify 2026+ opportunities
- Develop future-proof roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Translate foresight into product development and business strategy frameworks
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present future outlooks to C-suite and board members with data-driven narratives
- Mentor cross-functional teams on strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on long-term technology impacts
- Experience leading cross-cultural scenario planning initiatives
- Strong data visualization and narrative storytelling abilities
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)