Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to decode emerging trends, pioneer disruptive technologies, and shape our innovation roadmap. This role demands both analytical rigor and creative foresight to turn future possibilities into tangible competitive advantages.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable systems
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market evolution
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops for executive leadership
- Build strategic partnerships with pioneering research institutions
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech and societal shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Design and implement future-proofing frameworks for product development
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and board members
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints focused on 2026 capabilities
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technology impacts
- Manage a portfolio of moonshot projects with exponential growth potential
- Champion ethical innovation principles across all initiatives
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurism roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of developing future-focused roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Certification in Foresight or Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-oriented impact initiatives