Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, driving our position as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position our organization for exponential growth in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, synthesizes complex data into compelling narratives, and possesses an insatiable curiosity about technological and societal shifts. This is your chance to shape the future of innovation while working alongside world-class thought leaders in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, technological disruptions, and socioeconomic shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models and strategic roadmaps for organizational resilience and growth
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging paradigms and future-proofing strategies
- Mentor teams in adaptive thinking and future-oriented methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futures research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Exceptional data synthesis and storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Deep understanding of AI, quantum computing, biotech, and climate tech trajectories
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented future-strategies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFCS preferred)