Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our organization's future trajectory.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive technologies, societal shifts, and market opportunities. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, R&D priorities, and long-term growth initiatives. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, this is your moment to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) and forecast their impact on industries through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for strategic decision-making under uncertainty
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present trend insights to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author forward-looking thought leadership and trend reports
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio of published trend analyses or innovation frameworks