Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs at the vanguard of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands someone who thrives at the intersection of emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruption. You'll be the compass guiding our R&D, product development, and long-term vision as we prepare for the transformative decade ahead.
In this high-impact position, you'll leverage foresight methodologies to identify game-changing opportunities, anticipate paradigm shifts, and develop actionable strategies that position us as industry pioneers. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar decisions and shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming years. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to sculpt the future.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and climate tech domains
- Develop strategic roadmaps mapping innovation opportunities to 2026 market realities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable R&D priorities
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, technologists, and industry thought leaders
- Present visionary briefings to C-suite executives and board members with data-backed scenarios
- Author annual 'Future State' reports forecasting technological and societal tipping points
- Collaborate with product teams to embed future-ready principles into core offerings
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into market-ready initiatives
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and emerging technology assessment
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Exceptional storytelling abilities to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-10 year strategic impact
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications