Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where you'll shape how organizations adapt to rapid global shifts. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype future scenarios and deliver actionable roadmaps that position our clients as industry pioneers.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive on intellectual curiosity and bold thinking. You'll lead high-stakes foresight initiatives, engage with cutting-edge research, and present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives. If you're passionate about solving tomorrow's challenges today, this is your platform to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global mega-trends (AI, climate tech, bioengineering) to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and finance sectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into innovation roadmaps
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces published in industry journals
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing product concepts
- Advise executive leadership on strategic pivots for emerging disruptions
- Manage a portfolio of 3-5 high-impact foresight projects annually
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of publishing trend analysis in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent professional designation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful foresight implementations