Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role combines predictive analytics, market foresight, and cross-industry innovation to position us at the forefront of technological disruption. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
What you'll achieve:
• Lead horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies
• Develop 3-year innovation roadmaps
• Facilitate C-level trend briefings
• Build strategic partnerships with research labs
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies impacting 2026 markets
- Develop data-driven innovation roadmaps with quantifiable impact metrics
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future trends into R&D priorities
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech incubators and research institutions
- Present trend briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Quantify future market opportunities through scenario modeling and forecasting
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech trend analysis
- Experience developing 3-5 year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Strong proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future strategy implementations
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)