Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, driving our mission to redefine industries through technological and human-centric innovation. Collaborate with elite teams to map future landscapes, identify disruptive opportunities, and lead initiatives that shape the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026+ market evolution
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and translate insights into strategic priorities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-forward solutions
- Partner with C-suite to align organizational strategy with long-term future scenarios
- Author thought leadership reports on industry disruption and opportunity landscapes
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, startups, and academic partners
- Drive implementation of pilot projects testing 2026-ready capabilities
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of developing future-focused roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and storytelling ability
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ major future-shaping projects