Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as we redefine industries through strategic foresight. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of breakthrough technologies and market transformations. This role combines cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy to position our clients as industry leaders by 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to decode emerging trends, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and develop future-ready roadmaps. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics – transforming abstract possibilities into concrete competitive advantages.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and market disruptions to create 5-10 year strategic roadmaps
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating industry transformation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-state vision
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and innovation blueprints for executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies and investment priorities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-oriented business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies with demonstrated ability to forecast market impacts
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex concepts to executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or strategic foresight publications
- Experience working with Fortune 500 clients on transformational initiatives