Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts through 2030 and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our next generation of breakthrough products. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global thought leaders to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech sectors
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-facing initiatives
- Produce high-impact scenario planning reports and risk mitigation frameworks
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex future projections into executable business strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of publishing trend reports or thought leadership content
- Expertise in scenario planning, system dynamics modeling, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience visualizing complex futures
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-focused strategy implementation