Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we shape the future of tomorrow. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and lead transformative projects that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical execution to create actionable roadmaps for our global clients.
At Horizon Labs, we empower our team to push boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, tech pioneers, and industry disruptors to develop scenarios that prepare organizations for exponential change. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Impact Reports analyzing AI, biotech, and quantum computing trends
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating disruptive innovation
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping next-gen solutions in our Silicon Valley Innovation Lab
- Present strategic foresight insights at global summits and executive board meetings
- Curate the annual 'Future Forward' conference featuring industry pioneers
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary Horizon Scanning Methodology
- Secure partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Stanford's Future Science Institute
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in innovation strategy with Fortune 500 companies
- Published author on exponential technologies or trend forecasting
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Track record of leading successful product launches with 2026+ vision
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from Association of Professional Futurists
- Fluency in future-oriented data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau AI)