Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable business strategy for the 2026 horizon. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they ripple across industries.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, social movements, and economic indicators to map 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for board-level strategic decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof business models
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for C-suite audiences and industry publications
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic pioneers
- Quantify future opportunities through predictive analytics and trend correlation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial success
- Expertise in AI ethics, biotech convergence, or climate adaptation strategies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published author or keynote speaker at Davos/WEF-type forums
- Mastery of scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)