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 our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends foresight with actionable strategy, ensuring we lead in an era of exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts, design future-proof business models, and inspire cross-functional teams to turn possibilities into realities.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive on curiosity and audacity. Our culture values intellectual bravery, interdisciplinary collaboration, and relentless pursuit of breakthroughs. This position offers unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted territories while shaping the future of industries from quantum computing to biotechnology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, quantum computing) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year corporate vision
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with executive teams to prepare for alternative futures
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Translate foresight insights into actionable R&D priorities and investment opportunities
- Mentor innovation teams in adaptive thinking and future-ready methodologies
- Publish thought leadership on emerging technologies and their societal impacts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating published futures research or innovation frameworks