Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business application, ideal for a trailblazer who thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution.
You'll lead our foresight initiatives, partnering with C-suite executives to embed future-ready thinking into corporate DNA. If you're passionate about shaping how businesses navigate the next paradigm shift, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable business strategies
- Produce high-impact trend reports and competitive analysis for executive stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-focused solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish KPIs to track strategy implementation and measure future-readiness maturity
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or corporate innovation with future-facing focus
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to distill complex insights into executive narratives
- Published research or speaking engagements at industry foresight conferences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementations