Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform how organizations prepare for exponential change. This role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable strategic planning to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll work directly with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors before they mainstream. If you thrive at the intersection of technology foresight and business transformation, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmaps by synthesizing AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology trends
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive teams on climate resilience and workforce evolution
- Author white papers and thought leadership on metaverse economics and decentralized governance
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions in our Silicon Valley innovation lab
- Design predictive analytics frameworks for supply chain and market volatility forecasting
- Present strategic insights at global forums like Davos and Web Summit
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Technology Strategy (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in corporate innovation or strategic foresight roles
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies or societal transformation
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend impact assessment
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston) or equivalent
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and technological megatrends through 2030