Job Description
Join 2026 Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This role blends predictive analytics with human-centric design to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As a key architect in our Innovation Division, you'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotechnology, and sustainable ecosystems. Your work will directly shape how organizations navigate the 2026 horizon and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends and market signals to forecast industry transformations by 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for organizations adapting to exponential change
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives to translate foresight into strategic roadmaps
- Design human-centered innovation pipelines for next-gen products and services
- Author thought leadership reports on future-of-work and societal shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype solutions for 2030+ challenges
- Build strategic alliances with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, trend analysis, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into executable business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or strategic impact