Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how industries evolve in an accelerated technological landscape.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to translate foresight into actionable strategies. You'll operate at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainability, driving initiatives that redefine market paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 500 clients using trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' workshops to co-create innovation roadmaps with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Produce quarterly 'Futurescape Briefings' synthesizing geopolitical, technological, and socio-cultural shifts
- Architect ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and incubate exponential startups
- Represent Horizon Labs at global innovation summits and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuro-interfaces
- Certified Futurist (CF) or equivalent advanced degree in Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Experience with Delphi methods and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented future-back innovation strategies
- Fluency in at least one data visualization platform (Tableau, Power BI)