Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs as a Senior Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead and architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional markets, and build transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends deep research, strategic foresight, and cross-functional leadership to position our organization at the cutting edge of innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, your expertise will shape our next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and socio-economic shifts through 2026
- Develop evidence-based future scenarios and strategic roadmaps for executive leadership
- Collaborate with R&D, product, and marketing teams to embed foresight into innovation pipelines
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Translate complex data into compelling narratives for stakeholder alignment
- Champion experimental projects with 5-10 year time horizons
- Drive adoption of agile futures-thinking methodologies across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic frameworks for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transitions