Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge technology, human behavior analysis, and sustainable business models to shape our organization's next decade of growth.
In this senior position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to forecast disruptive forces across AI, biotech, climate tech, and decentralized systems. Your strategic insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and threats for 2026+
- Develop future-ready business models and innovation frameworks aligned with long-term market evolution
- Produce strategic foresight reports and scenario-planning models for executive decision-making
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking across product development and marketing
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry thought leaders
- Mentor innovation teams in speculative design and systems thinking methodologies
- Represent company vision at global forums on future technology and societal impact
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy roles
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and their societal implications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism, innovation, or strategic foresight
- Experience leading cross-continental teams in multicultural innovation environments