Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to decode emerging trends and architect game-changing strategies for 2026 and beyond. Shape how global enterprises navigate technological disruption, climate resilience, and human augmentation. Work with Fortune 500 clients to build adaptable roadmaps that turn foresight into competitive advantage.
This hybrid role combines deep trend analysis with hands-on innovation implementation. You'll lead scenario-planning workshops, develop strategic foresight frameworks, and guide cross-functional teams through complex transitions. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, collaborative experimentation, and ethical innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive trends impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and innovation roadmapping
- Author trend briefs and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Guide cross-functional teams in implementing future-proof strategies
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurist practitioners and academic partners
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board members
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-oriented R&D
- Proven track record of developing trend analysis frameworks for enterprise clients
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and societal shifts
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization capabilities for complex future scenarios
- Experience facilitating executive-level scenario planning and strategy sessions
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ enterprise-level innovation strategy implementations