Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate technological disruptions and shape our organization's future trajectory.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop forward-looking strategies that position us as industry leaders. You'll leverage emerging technologies, behavioral economics, and sustainability principles to design solutions for tomorrow's challenges today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological forecasts
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging trends in AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable business strategies
- Author thought leadership publications on industry disruption and future-proofing methodologies
- Establish KPI frameworks for measuring innovation impact and future readiness
- Manage relationships with academic institutions and think tanks for cutting-edge research collaboration
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-strategy implementation