Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with actionable business strategy, driving our organization's evolution in an accelerating world. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our future-facing roadmap.
What you'll achieve:
- Map disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting our industry
- Develop future-proof strategies for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead scenario planning for exponential change
- Drive innovation initiatives with measurable ROI
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and translate into strategic opportunities
- Design and facilitate futures-thinking workshops with executive stakeholders
- Build quantitative/qualitative models for future market simulations
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions
- Present compelling future scenarios to boards and investors
- Establish KPI frameworks for tracking strategic evolution
- Pioneer new methodologies for organizational foresight
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research
- Proven track record in exponential technology forecasting
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives
- Exceptional storytelling for complex future concepts
- Experience with AI/ML trend analysis tools
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation