Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal evolutions. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's roadmap for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and translate insights into actionable strategic frameworks
- Develop scenario-planning models for 2026+ market landscapes and competitive landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging business paradigms
- Advise executive leadership on technology adoption and risk mitigation strategies
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive analytics and modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systems thinking
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (Harvard Business Review, etc.)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience advising on AI governance, ethical tech deployment, or sustainable innovation
- Exceptional storytelling ability to communicate complex futures to diverse stakeholders