Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate technological disruption, market evolution, and societal shifts that will define the next decade. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of industries while working alongside world-class innovators.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market opportunities for 2026
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech advancements
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with engineering, product, and marketing teams
- Conduct scenario planning for geopolitical, economic, and environmental megatrends
- Design and pitch moonshot initiatives with potential billion-dollar market impact
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members through compelling data narratives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic planning, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record of launching tech-driven ventures with $50M+ market impact
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, synthetic biology, quantum systems
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with visualization mastery (Tableau/Power BI)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or innovation methodologies
- Portfolio showcasing published foresight frameworks or trend analyses
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on transformational strategy