Job Description
Join our elite team at Horizon Labs Inc. to architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, blending cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design. You'll shape how we navigate emerging paradigms in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems while mentoring cross-functional teams to transform blue-sky concepts into market-ready innovations.
This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence next-generation products that will redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technology adoption
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Produce trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions using agile methodologies
- Establish KPIs for innovation initiatives and track progress against 2026 milestones
- Represent the company at global futurist forums and industry summits
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or technology R&D
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products or policies
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston)