Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors to navigate exponential change and unlock untapped opportunities.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and systemic innovation. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop scenario-based roadmaps, and translate complex foresight into actionable business frameworks. This is a chance to shape the future while working with world-class innovators in a culture that values audacious thinking and disciplined execution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research across emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and societal shifts
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefings on future trends
- Advortise C-suite clients on disruptive threats and opportunities
- Build and maintain foresight ecosystem partnerships with research institutions
- Quantify future market potential through data-driven modeling and scenario planning
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and scenario planning for 2026+ horizons
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into executable business strategies
- Experience facilitating C-level strategic planning sessions
- Strong data modeling skills with proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futures publications