Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, shape transformative business models, and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, ensuring our organization thrives in the next wave of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer frameworks that turn futuristic concepts into market-ready realities. If you're passionate about redefining industries and possess an insatiable curiosity for what's next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026+ market projections
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops for executive stakeholders
- Translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies and MVPs
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
- Publish thought leadership on emerging trends and their business implications
- Quantify future market opportunities through scenario modeling and trend analysis
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 experience
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Proven track record of launching futuristic products or services into commercial markets
- Exceptional systems thinking and ability to connect disparate trends into coherent narratives
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in leading innovation or technology publications
- Experience with scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Strong presentation skills for C-level and board-level audiences