Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics with creative foresight to transform industry paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop sustainable growth strategies while navigating technological disruption, climate resilience, and societal shifts. Our dynamic team operates at the intersection of biotech, AI ethics, and sustainable infrastructure – where today's breakthroughs become tomorrow's standards.
Position includes competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual innovation stipend. Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026 market trends across tech, energy, and healthcare sectors
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate adaptation and resource scarcity
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable business strategies
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports with quantifiable risk/opportunity matrices
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Represent company at Davos, TED, and global innovation summits
- Mentor junior futurists using our proprietary 'Future Mapping' methodology
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurism roles
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published research on 2020s technological disruption (peer-reviewed journals)
- Proficiency in trend-forecasting tools (Gartner, Forrester, custom AI models)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful 5+ year strategic predictions
- Certification in Scenario Planning or Systems Dynamics (SD preferred)
- Fluency in English with additional language a strong plus