Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role merges cutting-edge research with business acumen to shape our product roadmap and competitive edge. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable growth strategies. Our culture champions intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and ethical tech development.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, AI breakthroughs, and societal shifts to forecast 2026 market opportunities
- Develop and present strategic foresight frameworks to executive stakeholders
- Lead innovation workshops to ideate next-gen products and services
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future concepts
- Build competitive intelligence reports on emerging disruptors
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology impacts
- Advise on ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, product innovation, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence trends
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent preferred