Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge technology, market foresight, and strategic execution to redefine industries. You'll work directly with C-suite executives to develop actionable blueprints for emerging technologies while fostering a culture of disruptive innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainability and possess the courage to imagine the impossible, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year innovation roadmaps aligning with market disruptions and technological inflection points
- Lead scenario planning for 2026+ tech adoption (quantum computing, neuro interfaces, climate tech)
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats and opportunities across 15+ industries
- Design and facilitate innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Author forward-looking thought leadership for industry conferences
- Build cross-functional teams to prototype future-state solutions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent strategic discipline
- 7+ years in corporate innovation, venture capital, or tech foresight
- Proven track record mapping exponential technology trajectories
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Published author or speaker at global innovation forums
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from futuristic concepts to market reality
- Fluency in AI-driven trend analysis tools and futures modeling software