Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry innovation expertise. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive technologies, market shifts, and societal transformations that will define the next decade. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to see beyond the horizon, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using advanced scenario planning methodologies
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market signals to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, product, and design teams
- Present visionary insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data-driven narratives
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author thought leadership publications on future trends and industry disruption
- Design and launch experimental innovation initiatives with measurable impact
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record of successfully predicting and capitalizing on market disruptions
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Experience with strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating published future-oriented research or projects
- Ability to translate abstract concepts into executable business strategies
- Strong network within innovation ecosystems and futurist communities