Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep trend analysis with cutting-edge innovation to transform how businesses prepare for emerging paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop proactive strategies for technological singularity, quantum computing integration, and sustainable human-AI collaboration.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and foresight. You'll pioneer methodologies to map exponential growth trajectories and translate complex futures into actionable blueprints. This isn't just about predicting tomorrow—it's about creating it.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ strategic innovation frameworks using futures research methodologies
- Analyze exponential technology trends (quantum computing, biotech, AGI) for enterprise impact
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed foresight into product roadmaps
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Author annual 'State of the Future' reports for Fortune 500 clients
- Build innovation ecosystems with academic institutions and government labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven expertise in exponential technology forecasting
- Published thought leadership on emerging societal impacts
- Experience facilitating C-level scenario-planning workshops
- Mastery of foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy
- Proficiency in data visualization for complex future scenarios