Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring a unique blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to map technological evolutions, anticipate market disruptions, and shape our innovation roadmap. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and competitive positioning in an exponentially changing world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, sociocultural shifts, and global megatrends to forecast industry impacts by 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term innovation roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Produce executive-grade trend reports and predictive market analyses
- Partner with product teams to integrate foresight into development lifecycles
- Represent company vision at global innovation forums and thought leadership platforms
- Mentor junior strategists in futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or trend forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive market shifts
- Certification in futures research (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks