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 shape our 2026+ roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, market foresight, and strategic innovation to position our company as a perpetual industry pioneer. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof strategies while mentoring cross-functional teams in next-generation methodologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology sociology, exponential growth patterns, and disruptive business models. If you're passionate about turning speculative futures into tangible competitive advantages, this is your opportunity to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech, societal shifts, and market discontinuities to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for exponential business growth
- Lead innovation sprints using futures thinking methodologies (horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Design and execute foresight workshops for executive leadership teams
- Author trend reports and whitepapers on disruptive technologies and societal impacts
- Partner with R&D to translate future insights into product development pipelines
- Mentor teams in adaptive innovation frameworks and anticipatory leadership
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or future-focused roles
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning methodologies
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future scenarios
- Experience with futures research tools (Delphi method, cross-impact matrices)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or foresight publications