Job Description
Join Horizon Labs, the architects of tomorrow, as we pioneer the 2026 paradigm shift. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market disruptions, and human behavior trends that will define the next decade. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our product roadmap and competitive advantage. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation aligned with 5-year horizon predictions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Partner with R&D to evaluate and integrate breakthrough technologies into product pipelines
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive threats and opportunities in target industries
- Build scenario-planning models for geopolitical, economic, and environmental variables
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure innovation adoption and market readiness
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategy, Technology, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or foresight consulting
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication experience
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation strategies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFIP) or related credentials
- Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategic narratives