Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological paradigms, identify disruptive market opportunities, and shape our innovation ecosystem. Collaborate with elite engineers, designers, and business leaders to transform futuristic concepts into tangible solutions. You'll pioneer methodologies for horizon scanning, trend synthesis, and strategic foresight while driving adoption of cutting-edge technologies like quantum computing, biotech convergence, and neural interfaces. This is your chance to define the future of human-machine interaction and sustainable innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and maintain strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Conduct scenario planning and risk analysis for technological disruptions and market transformations
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight insights into actionable R&D priorities
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author thought leadership content on future trends and their implications for industry evolution
- Drive adoption of exponential technologies through strategic pilot programs and innovation sprints
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Thinking, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy roles
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech, nanotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for communicating complex future scenarios
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through disruptive innovation initiatives
- Portfolio demonstrating successful foresight projects with measurable business impact
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred