Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic execution, and cross-industry collaboration to transform emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities.
You'll lead our innovation roadmap by analyzing disruptive trends, developing future-ready frameworks, and guiding cross-functional teams through paradigm shifts. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled resources to prototype next-gen concepts and influence global industry trajectories.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ innovation roadmaps by synthesizing emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop future-proof strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-disciplinary workshops to translate foresight into actionable plans
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for C-suite decision-making
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate breakthrough concepts
- Establish thought leadership through industry publications and keynote speaking
- Mentor junior futurists in advanced methodologies and ethical foresight
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year future scenarios
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, spatial computing, synthetic biology
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-focused initiatives