Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech expertise, and human-centered design to shape industries before they evolve. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable roadmaps that redefine market paradigms.
Our culture rewards intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and a dedicated innovation lab where your ideas become reality. Help us build the future, today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead hackathons with startups and R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on future-of-work implications
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops for executive leadership teams
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend validation
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies or disruption
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in AI-driven trend analysis tools (e.g., TrendHunter, Gartner)
- Experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects with measurable impact