Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role blends foresight research, emerging technology analysis, and strategic business planning to shape industries before they transform. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption. You'll leverage cutting-edge methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, quantify future scenarios, and position our organization as the market leader in emerging domains. This is your chance to define the future while building it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable technologies
- Develop quantitative future scenario models and strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030
- Facilitate executive workshops on emerging disruption vectors and opportunity landscapes
- Partner with R&D teams to commercialize futuristic innovations ahead of market demand
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations on next-paradigm shifts
- Build innovation ecosystems through strategic partnerships with academic institutions and startups
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product development and market entry strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio of published foresight work or scenario planning frameworks
- Experience designing and executing strategic innovation initiatives
- Deep understanding of behavioral economics and human-centered design
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures narratives