Job Description
Join HorizonShift Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions, guide organizational adaptation, and pioneer next-generation business models. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Design innovation frameworks for sustainable and ethical technology deployment
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present foresight insights to C-suite executives and stakeholders
- Build cross-functional innovation ecosystems with academic and industry partners
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging tech analysis (AI, Web3, AR/VR)
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with agile methodologies for innovation pipelines
- Published thought leadership in technology foresight