Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, market intuition, and strategic execution to transform emerging trends into tangible business advantages. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough initiatives that will define the next decade of innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and possesses an uncanny ability to connect disparate signals into coherent future narratives. This is more than a job—it's a chance to shape how humanity interacts with technology, sustainability, and societal evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, bio-integration, neural interfaces) and their commercial viability
- Lead cross-functional workshops to map future scenarios and identify disruptive opportunities
- Produce high-impact trend reports and predictive models for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture frontier research
- Design and launch experimental ventures targeting 2026 market readiness
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological or societal transformation