Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of technological disruption. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design breakthrough solutions, and lead cross-disciplinary teams to redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, pioneer moonshot projects, and shape the innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This is your chance to build the future, not predict it.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps and strategic frameworks for enterprise transformation
- Design and facilitate cross-functional ideation workshops for breakthrough solutions
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and scale futuristic concepts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption vectors
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation impact and ROI on future-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech domains: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or space tech
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products or services
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFIP) or advanced degree in relevant field
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex futures
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on innovation strategy
- Deep understanding of geopolitical, economic, and social megatrends
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or innovation frameworks