Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ roadmap. This role merges cutting-edge foresight with pragmatic execution, shaping how industries evolve in the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable strategies that redefine markets.
Why This Role Matters: As technology accelerates exponentially, organizations that master strategic foresight gain unparalleled competitive advantage. You'll lead our innovation ecosystem, ensuring we not only anticipate 2026's landscape but actively shape it.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Partner with R&D to translate future market signals into product roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on long-term innovation priorities
- Produce quarterly future impact reports for executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Design pilot programs for emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Mentor internal teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into market-leading initiatives
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation, or related field
- Published thought leadership on future trends (whitepapers, journals, keynotes)
- Experience with scenario planning tools and foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)
- Exceptional storytelling skills to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences