Job Description
Shape the future at Horizon Labs, where innovation meets impact. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our dynamic team at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human potential.
As a key architect of tomorrow, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to pioneer breakthrough strategies. This role demands intellectual curiosity, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable roadmaps.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for sustainable business transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state visions
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic shifts affecting industry trajectories
- Build strategic partnerships with innovation ecosystems and research institutions
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-leading initiatives
- Expertise in systems thinking, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or forespace publications
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred