Job Description
Join 2026 Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming foresight into actionable business advantage. Shape how organizations prepare for the 2026+ landscape while working with Silicon Valley's elite innovators.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate technological and socioeconomic trends through horizon scanning and predictive modeling
- Develop strategic roadmaps for client organizations navigating 2026+ disruption
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies
- Produce white papers on AI, biotech, and quantum computing implications
- Collaborate with R&D teams to identify patentable opportunities
- Present foresight findings at global innovation conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in trend analysis methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Published work in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend visualization tools
- Experience with cross-industry scenario planning frameworks
- Strong network with academic futurist communities