Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap, blending emerging technologies with human-centric design. This pivotal role requires an analytical mind with creative foresight to anticipate paradigm shifts across industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof strategies, translating market signals into actionable blueprints for exponential growth. Our dynamic environment values intellectual curiosity and embraces calculated experimentation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and societal trends impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop predictive models for industry disruption and market evolution scenarios
- Design innovation frameworks integrating AI, biotech, and quantum computing capabilities
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-state solutions with 3-5 year implementation horizons
- Present strategic foresight to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
- Establish cross-functional 'future labs' to test and validate exponential growth hypotheses
- Author thought leadership publications on next-generation business models
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in technology forecasting and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFAP from APF) strongly preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-state scenario development projects