Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's future trajectory.
As a key member of our executive strategy team, you'll synthesize complex data from diverse domains—AI, biotech, climate tech, and digital sociology—to identify paradigm shifts. You'll collaborate with R&D, product, and leadership teams to embed future-ready thinking into our DNA, ensuring we remain industry pioneers.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact billion-dollar decisions. If you're passionate about tomorrow's possibilities and possess the strategic acumen to navigate uncertainty, we invite you to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 2026-2030 market evolutions
- Design innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term organizational vision
- Facilitate executive workshops on future readiness and strategic pivots
- Author annual 'Future State' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints for prototyping next-gen solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and systemic modeling
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level storytelling
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Experience leading high-stakes innovation initiatives