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 role blends deep technological foresight with human-centric design to shape products that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish groundbreaking research on the future of work, AI ethics, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing adoption
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients on 2026 market disruptions
- Author quarterly trend reports on Web3.0, neurotechnology, and climate tech
- Design immersive innovation labs using VR/AR for future-state prototyping
- Advose on ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' summit featuring Nobel laureates and startup pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies (IEEE, HBR, etc.)
- Expertise in horizon scanning and weak signal analysis methodologies
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with AI/ML trend modeling and predictive analytics
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with >85% accuracy