Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, shaping our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer frameworks that position us as industry pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and opportunity mapping
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) for commercial viability
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future insights into actionable product development plans
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders with compelling narrative frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams in tech or finance
- Published thought leadership on future trends (articles, books, reports)
- Certification in futures forecasting or innovation management preferred