Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform foresight into actionable strategies, driving our position as industry pioneers. Our culture thrives on curiosity, creativity, and bold experimentation—where your ideas will shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience.
Located in the heart of San Francisco's tech ecosystem, Horizon Labs offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to impact global innovation. If you're passionate about anticipating change and building what's next, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to forecast 2026+ trends
- Develop strategic roadmaps for product innovation and business transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario planning frameworks
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-ready solutions
- Represent company at global innovation forums and thought leadership events
- Drive cultural initiatives to embed futurist thinking across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist role
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills for complex concepts
- Experience leading cross-cultural innovation initiatives
- Published thought leadership in foresight or innovation domains
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or research