Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the future of business. We're seeking visionary thinkers to develop forward-looking roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. This role requires synthesizing complex global trends into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough solutions while navigating the intersection of AI, sustainability, and societal transformation. At Horizon Labs, we empower our futurists with cutting-edge resources and a culture of audacious innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026+ trend reports across technology, climate, and socio-economic domains
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruptive change
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof business models
- Advocate ethical AI governance and responsible technology adoption strategies
- Curate executive workshops on exponential technologies and paradigm shifts
- Author thought leadership content published in MIT Tech Review and similar platforms
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and climate tech
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact