Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design disruptive strategies, and lead cross-functional teams to transform visionary concepts into market-leading solutions. Your expertise will directly influence how we navigate technological disruption, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer paradigms in the coming decade.
Why this role matters: As we approach 2026, the pace of change accelerates exponentially. You'll be our compass in navigating quantum computing, biotech convergence, and AI ethics while building resilient innovation frameworks that future-proof our enterprise. This isn't just about predicting tomorrow—it's about actively creating it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop evidence-based innovation roadmaps aligning with long-term strategic objectives
- Champion design thinking workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed foresight methodologies into corporate strategy
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Present compelling future narratives to stakeholders through immersive storytelling frameworks
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation pipeline health and strategic adoption rates
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven track record developing multi-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and emerging technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, CFIP) strongly preferred
- Portfolio showcasing future strategy projects with measurable impact