Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts shaping 2026 and beyond. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing transformative blueprints for Fortune 500 clients, blending foresight with actionable business strategy.
Why You'll Thrive Here:
• Collaborate with MIT futurists and industry disruptors
• Shape real-world applications of quantum computing and AI ethics
• Present at Davos-style summits and publish in Harvard Business Review
• Access our proprietary TrendMatrix forecasting platform
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends (Web4.0, bio-integration, climate AI) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Author white papers on sustainable tech adoption and ethical AI governance
- Advocate for diversity in future-tech ecosystems through industry coalitions
- Mentor junior strategists in systems thinking and anticipatory leadership
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 100 exposure
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused thought leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CFP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for 2025+ horizons
- Experience advising boards on existential risk mitigation