Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen to transform uncertainty into opportunity. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate paradigm shifts while building resilient innovation ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable futures, this is your chance to shape the next generation of breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Forecast disruptive technologies and market shifts through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026 business resilience
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
- Advise executive leadership on emerging risks and exponential opportunities
- Architect innovation incubation programs for breakthrough technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics, or climate tech
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercial opportunities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA preferred
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations