Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal transformations, shaping our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive communication skills to turn future possibilities into actionable business advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, market signals, and geopolitical shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future innovation priorities
- Produce forward-looking reports and trend briefings for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption vectors
- Advise on ethical implications of emerging technologies and future-proofing strategies
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Management, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Certification in futures research or strategic foresight preferred