Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as a 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to decode emerging trends and shape our strategic roadmap for the next decade. In this pivotal role, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, anticipate disruptive technologies, and architect sustainable futures that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed foresight into product development, market expansion, and organizational evolution. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions relevant to 2026+
- Develop strategic frameworks and scenario-planning models for long-term business adaptation
- Champion innovation workshops to cross-pollinate ideas across engineering, design, and product teams
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive briefings translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with future market demands
- Establish KPIs to measure strategic foresight effectiveness and innovation pipeline health
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 7+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record of translating futuristic trends into commercial strategies for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech domains: AI ethics, quantum computing, climate tech, and neurointerfaces
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives with measurable ROI