Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for the 2026 era. As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional markets, and position our clients as industry pioneers. This role merges strategic planning with technological fluency to shape how businesses thrive in the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026
- Develop future-proofing strategies for Fortune 500 clients across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Facilitate C-suite workshops on scenario planning and long-term innovation roadmaps
- Build predictive models for market evolution and competitive landscape analysis
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author thought leadership reports on future of work, sustainability, and digital transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, innovation management, or futurist research
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on complex future scenarios
- Portfolio of published future trend analyses or strategic frameworks