Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 horizon. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design to shape products that redefine industries. Collaborate with elite teams across AI, biotech, and quantum computing to develop roadmaps that anticipate and create future markets.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and human behavior, translating complex trends into actionable strategies. You'll lead immersive foresight workshops, build scenario-planning frameworks, and partner with C-suite executives to embed innovation into organizational DNA. This is your opportunity to impact how humanity evolves.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 5-year technology foresight roadmaps for key industry verticals
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Analyze emerging trends (AI, AR/VR, climate tech) and translate into strategic opportunities
- Design and facilitate stakeholder workshops for scenario planning and horizon scanning
- Produce executive-ready trend reports with quantified impact assessments
- Build and nurture an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Integrate foresight methodologies into product development lifecycles
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams in remote/hybrid environments
- Published thought leadership in technology or innovation publications
- Portfolio demonstrating past foresight projects with measurable impact