Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies. Shape how organizations navigate 2030+ landscapes through cutting-edge trend analysis, strategic foresight, and disruptive innovation frameworks. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 5-10 year market disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional workshops on scenario planning and future-state envisioning
- Produce high-impact foresight reports for C-suite executives and investment committees
- Partner with R&D teams to translate future insights into actionable R&D priorities
- Establish global thought leadership through whitepapers and keynote presentations
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in corporate foresight, innovation strategy, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record of forecasting major tech disruptions (e.g., generative AI impact)
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into strategic imperatives
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or innovation frameworks implemented