Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical business acumen to position our clients as industry pioneers.
As a key member of our Future Horizons division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainable energy sectors. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market entry strategies for the next generation of breakthrough technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to identify disruptive opportunities for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for Fortune 500 clients navigating technological singularity
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align executive teams on future-state innovation priorities
- Produce forward-looking whitepapers and predictive models for investor relations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions for emerging markets
- Establish KPIs for measuring future-readiness across organizational capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and technology forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures to executive audiences
- Certification in Foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating futures research projects with measurable business impact
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications