Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with R&D, product, and executive teams to translate future insights into actionable blueprints, ensuring we're not just ready for tomorrow but actively shaping it.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, societal, and market trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026-2030
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to build adaptive strategies
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into development lifecycles
- Present foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Monitor horizon scanning sources (academic, startup, policy) for early signal detection
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused tech leadership
- Deep expertise in emerging tech domains (AI ethics, biotech convergence, climate tech)
- Proven track record translating trend analysis into commercial strategy
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning methodologies
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on complex future topics
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable impact