Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Labs 2026, where tomorrow's innovations become today's reality. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies and market trends. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical brilliance and creative foresight to position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 technological landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year strategic roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and quantum computing, and translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies. This is your chance to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement long-term innovation frameworks aligned with 2026 market projections
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and disruptive business models
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast industry shifts and competitive threats
- Develop scenario-planning models for high-impact business decisions
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate prototyping of future-focused solutions
- Present strategic insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from APF or WFS) required