Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify emerging trends, anticipate market disruptions, and shape our innovation roadmap. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop future-proof solutions while maintaining a pulse on global technological shifts.
At Horizon Labs, we empower our futurists to explore uncharted territories through dedicated research labs, industry partnerships, and cutting-edge resources. Your insights will directly influence product development, corporate strategy, and our position as an industry pioneer. If you're passionate about redefining possibilities and have a proven track record of translating future visions into actionable strategies, we invite you to help us build tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies, socio-economic trends, and global disruptions to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive innovation roadmap aligned with long-term corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future products and services using scenario planning methodologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future trends into actionable business recommendations for executive leadership
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and present at global innovation forums
- Mentor innovation teams in futures thinking and strategic foresight practices
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years in innovation strategy, futures research, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of successfully forecasting market trends and technological shifts
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and systems thinking methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futures or innovation domains
- Experience leading global cross-cultural innovation initiatives