Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the future of emerging technologies while shaping how businesses navigate the next paradigm shift. This role demands visionary thinking to anticipate market evolutions, consumer behaviors, and technological disruptions by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers in an era of exponential change.
We seek a forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and organizational transformation for Fortune 500 companies and disruptive startups alike. If you're passionate about turning foresight into competitive advantage, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients facing disruptive innovation cycles
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership teams on future-ready strategies
- Produce high-impact foresight reports with data-driven recommendations
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating sustainability, ethics, and human-centric design
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2026+ challenges
- Present strategic visions to executive stakeholders and investor communities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or corporate foresight roles
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Proven experience translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., ACFS preferred)