Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, shaping how global enterprises navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate future scenarios into competitive advantages while leading cross-functional teams through transformational initiatives.
Why join us? Our dynamic startup culture combines Silicon Valley agility with institutional R&D resources. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, comprehensive wellness benefits, and dedicated innovation sabbaticals. We invest in your growth through annual tech stipends and executive coaching programs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement multi-year foresight frameworks for 2026+ technological convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients navigating AI/quantum/social disruption
- Architect innovation roadmaps integrating Web3, neurotech, and climate resilience solutions
- Produce annual 'State of the Future' reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Manage portfolio of moonshot projects with $5M+ annual R&D budgets
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and global policy forums
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Future Leaders Fellowship program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent demonstrable expertise
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of implementing future-back strategies yielding measurable ROI
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Analysis)
- Deep understanding of geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends through 2030
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executive narratives