Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the cutting edge of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of technological and societal transformation. This role blends deep foresight with actionable strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your chance to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across quantum computing, neurotech, and climate resilience domains
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-ready principles into organizational DNA
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026+ industry paradigms
- Champion ethical innovation governance and responsible AI deployment protocols
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (portfolio required)
- Expertise in systems thinking, exponential technology forecasting, and scenario modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on AI ethics or sustainable innovation
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, SWOT analysis)
- Experience building innovation ecosystems across public/private sectors