Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape how industries evolve by integrating cutting-edge technologies with human-centric design. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive leadership to navigate exponential change.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of technology, philosophy, and business strategy. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers to build actionable frameworks for the future. Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and embraces calculated experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and translate insights into strategic roadmaps
- Design innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients anticipating 2026 market shifts
- Lead cross-functional teams developing prototype solutions for future challenges
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, TED-style talks) on future scenarios
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed foresight into corporate DNA
- Curate annual 'Future Horizons' summit with industry disruptors
- Develop ethical governance protocols for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and scenario planning for 2020-2030
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to influence executive decision-making with data-driven narratives
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums
- Certification in futures methodology (e.g., CFS, CFIP) or equivalent experience
- Global network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers