Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of 2026 innovation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and market shifts that will reshape our world. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership stays ahead of tomorrow's opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantage.
Our dynamic team operates from a state-of-the-art innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, where your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions. This is your chance to shape how industries evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market disruptions to forecast 2026+ landscape shifts
- Develop strategic roadmaps for C-suite executives, translating future scenarios into actionable business plans
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for 3-5 year strategic windows
- Present findings to executive leadership and external stakeholders at industry conferences
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, researchers, and industry disruptors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to simplify complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating published future forecasts or strategic impact
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis tools and data visualization platforms