Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll decode emerging technologies, predict societal shifts, and translate foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. This hybrid role blends deep technical acumen with visionary storytelling to shape the future of human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global markets and geopolitical shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026+ capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Experience working with C-suite in Fortune 500 environments
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains