Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, predict societal shifts, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to position our organization as an industry disruptor while navigating the complexities of exponential change.
This hybrid position offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology and human progress. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, we invite you to redefine possibility with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and market trends through 2026
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for enterprise innovation
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Present visionary insights to stakeholders through compelling data-driven narratives
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to accelerate future-proof initiatives
- Monitor geopolitical and socio-economic indicators affecting long-term strategy
- Curate thought leadership content positioning the company as a future authority
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and technology adoption lifecycle modeling
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation
- Experience building innovation ecosystems within large organizations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)