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 pathways for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge research and data-driven foresight to shape our company's next-generation product ecosystem and market dominance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, mitigate future risks, and position our brand as the industry's thought leader in an accelerating technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, market shifts, and socio-economic indicators to forecast industry evolution through 2026
- Develop actionable innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market pivots
- Partner with R&D teams to translate foresight into tangible product concepts
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Establish foresight frameworks to continuously monitor emerging threats and opportunities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in scenario modeling, horizon scanning, and systemic risk assessment
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation strategies