Job Description
Step into the future as our Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Labs. You'll architect tomorrow's solutions today by analyzing emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions. This visionary role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our company at the forefront of 2026's digital frontier. Join a multidisciplinary team where your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment strategies, and organizational evolution.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, patent landscapes, and behavioral shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models for 2026+ horizons
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable innovation pipelines
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align long-term vision with quarterly execution
- Author thought leadership publications on AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and human-machine symbiosis
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify future market potentials through predictive modeling and scenario stress-testing
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or technology forecasting with Fortune 500 experience
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and trend impact analysis
- Proven track record of developing patent-pending innovation frameworks
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Published author in futurism or innovation strategy (IEEE, HBR, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in foresight tools like Futurist Toolkit, Trend Hunter Pro, or Scenariio