Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the future landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by the end of the decade. This role sits at the intersection of foresight research and business strategy, requiring you to translate complex future scenarios into actionable roadmaps for our Fortune 500 clients. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing predictive models, scenario planning frameworks, and innovation pipelines that position organizations at the forefront of tomorrow's economy.
As a key architect of our Future Intelligence division, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to anticipate disruptions in climate tech, neuro-interfaces, and decentralized systems. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape how humanity navigates unprecedented technological acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and analyze emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal megatrends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop scenario planning frameworks for clients across healthcare, finance, and energy sectors, quantifying risks/opportunities through predictive modeling
- Design and facilitate strategic foresight workshops with C-suite executives to co-create future-ready innovation roadmaps
- Produce quarterly Future Pulse reports synthesizing geopolitical, technological, and climate disruption signals
- Manage a portfolio of experimental innovation projects exploring quantum-resistant cryptography and neuro-ergonomic interfaces
- Build and mentor a global network of futurist researchers in Austin, Berlin, and Singapore
- Present future trend briefings to investor consortiums and policy advisory boards
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Management with 7+ years of applied foresight experience
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients (2020-2023)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight academy)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier industry publications
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies: Delphi, causal layered analysis, and cross-impact matrices
- Experience with AI-driven trend analysis platforms (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner Pulse)
- Proven ability to translate complex futures concepts into executable business strategies