Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. You'll lead cross-functional teams to transform foresight into actionable strategies, driving our position as an industry pioneer. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to map 2026+ scenarios
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligning with company vision and market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product/service prototypes
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate strategic foresight into corporate planning
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and scenario planning documents
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive intelligence
- Mentor teams in futures thinking methodologies and innovation processes
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience with scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Portfolio demonstrating futures research projects or innovation strategies
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFTR preferred)
- Experience in tech or healthcare innovation ecosystems preferred