Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role merges cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design to shape the future of digital experiences. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and pioneer breakthrough strategies that redefine industries.
As a key architect of our innovation roadmap, you'll leverage foresight methodologies, emerging tech analysis, and behavioral science to develop actionable insights. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and organizational transformation in an era of exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to forecast 2026+ market shifts
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future products and services
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders with compelling data-driven narratives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-generation solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation impact and ROI
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to identify competitive advantages
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with agile methodologies and rapid prototyping
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains