Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as our Futurist Innovation Strategist at Horizon Forward Labs. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect the future landscape of technology, sustainability, and human experience through 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of futurists, designers, and engineers redefining what's possible in the next decade.
This hybrid role demands radical imagination combined with executable strategy. You'll translate foresight into actionable roadmaps while guiding C-suite executives through paradigm shifts. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investments in emerging technologies including quantum computing, biointegration, and climate-positive infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions in quantum AI and climate tech
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption and market evolution through 2026
- Architect 'future-proof' product roadmaps integrating exponential technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and innovation labs
- Author forward-looking thought leadership published in top-tier industry journals
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Future Architects program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial products or policies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology, AR/VR)
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Published research on 2026+ technological or societal trends
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on disruptive innovation
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-shaping initiatives launched since 2020
- Ability to synthesize complex systems into compelling narratives for diverse audiences