Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative pathways for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic business acumen, driving our position as industry pioneers.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate paradigm shifts, design future-ready business models, and lead cross-functional initiatives that redefine markets. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead foresight workshops with executive teams to build future-proof organizational capabilities
- Conduct primary research through expert interviews and trend analysis to validate hypotheses
- Translate complex futures insights into actionable business strategies and KPIs
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions based on emerging paradigms
- Present strategic recommendations to stakeholders through compelling visual narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Business Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or trend analysis
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend impact analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex concepts
- Experience working with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Published thought leadership in future trends or innovation strategy