Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to decode emerging trends and shape our product roadmap. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing technologies while maintaining strategic alignment with global megatrends. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Research and synthesize global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to inform strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026 market landscapes and consumer behaviors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future product concepts and services
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Author forward-looking thought leadership content and trend reports
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurism roles
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong background in at least two emerging technology domains (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from APF) preferred