Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands radical creativity, systems thinking, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our organization's trajectory in an era of unprecedented technological acceleration.
As a key architect of our future, you'll pioneer methodologies for foresight analysis, identify disruptive opportunities across industries, and develop strategic roadmaps that position us as market pioneers. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas can reshape industries, competitive compensation, and unparalleled growth opportunities in one of America's most innovative tech hubs.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and scenario-planning models for organizational resilience
- Collaborate with R&D teams to translate foresight insights into breakthrough product roadmaps
- Design and execute foresight workshops with executive stakeholders to align on future vision
- Build quantitative forecasting models for technology adoption and market disruption
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs to pioneer next-generation solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to board members with compelling data-driven narratives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, Innovation Management, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology planning
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and disruption forecasting methodologies
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial innovations
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences and cross-cultural communication
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)