Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends deep tech foresight with business acumen to transform disruptive concepts into market-ready solutions. Work with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate societal shifts, technological inflection points, and untapped opportunities. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, collaborative disruption, and audacious ambition.
Why you'll love this role:
- Solve complex challenges at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead high-impact strategy sessions with C-suite executives
- Publish forward-looking insights in industry-leading publications
- Shape Horizon Labs' innovation pipeline and patent portfolio
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop strategic frameworks for clients navigating exponential change
- Produce foresight reports and scenario-planning models for Fortune 500 partners
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios
- Build relationships with VCs, startups, and research institutions
- Translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation analysts
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech research
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide case studies)
- Expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech or business publications
- Strong network within Silicon Valley innovation ecosystems
- Experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies