Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business strategy to position our clients as industry pioneers.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, leveraging data-driven insights to navigate disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop forward-looking roadmaps while cultivating a culture of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/social/economic trends and translate into actionable strategic frameworks
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation workshops with executive stakeholders
- Author thought leadership reports on disruptive technologies
- Design next-generation product/service roadmaps for global enterprises
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic research institutions
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary foresight methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech strategy
- Proven track record of forecasting market disruptions (quantifiable results)
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing trends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience advising C-suite on digital transformation
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills