Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, shaping our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep analytical rigor with creative foresight, requiring you to identify disruptive opportunities and translate them into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives and sustainability goals
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for disruptive futures and build organizational resilience
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and narratives
- Establish global networks of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-thinking across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Advanced degree in business, technology, futures studies, or related field
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Portfolio demonstrating published research or thought leadership on future trends