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 lead transformative initiatives that redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to create actionable blueprints for the future. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to anticipate societal shifts, emerging technologies, and market disruptions. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmaps through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable strategies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technology applications
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content for industry influence
- Design resilience frameworks for organizational adaptation to disruptive forces
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology forecasting, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of implementing future-focused initiatives
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating futures research methodologies and deliverables