Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for the 2026 landscape. This role blends foresight analysis with hands-on implementation to transform emerging trends into market-leading innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to pioneer next-generation products, services, and business models that will define the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage cutting-edge research methodologies to identify paradigm shifts and translate complex data into actionable roadmaps. This is your opportunity to shape the future while leading high-impact projects that will redefine entire industries.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and testing future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Deliver executive briefings on disruptive technologies and market evolution
- Create quantitative models to forecast adoption trajectories of emerging innovations
- Design and implement innovation frameworks across business units
- Author thought leadership publications and industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic planning or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Advanced proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Track record of launching successful future-oriented products/services
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Published research in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments