Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, anticipate societal shifts, and transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and pioneer solutions for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your launchpad into the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and societal shifts to map 2026+ innovation landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable energy transformations
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Architect cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for emerging technologies like quantum computing and neural interfaces
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify disruptive startups and acquisition targets
- Present future-vision keynotes at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or Technology Strategy (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, foresight consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing 5+ year tech roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, and climate tech ecosystems
- Certification in scenario planning, horizon scanning, or trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to translate complex futures into business narratives
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy (IEEE, HBR, etc.)