Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to position our organization as an industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth.
Our dynamic environment rewards curiosity and rewards bold thinking. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze emerging technologies, social shifts, and market disruptions through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term organizational resilience
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Design and implement horizon-scanning methodologies for trend detection
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused business strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent preferred