Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, positioning our clients as industry pioneers in an era of exponential change.
As a thought leader in our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to anticipate technological disruptions, societal shifts, and market evolutions. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational resilience plans for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscape
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-level executives across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for strategic decision-making
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Advocate for ethical innovation practices in emerging technology adoption
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (or equivalent professional certification)
- 5+ years experience in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business impact for enterprise clients
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic frameworks