Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human potential in our dynamic Silicon Valley incubator. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams, pioneer next-gen frameworks, and translate foresight into actionable blueprints that redefine industries.
As a cornerstone of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainability architects to create tangible impact. This role combines deep technical acumen with transformative storytelling, ideal for candidates who thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps for quantum computing, bio-integration, and climate resilience initiatives
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for 2026 market disruptions
- Architect ethical frameworks for emerging technologies including neural interfaces and autonomous systems
- Manage $50M innovation portfolio with ROI-driven prioritization and resource allocation
- Pioneer industry-first partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and World Economic Forum
- Translate complex foresight into investor-ready narratives securing $100M+ in strategic funding
- Mentor next-gen futurists through our Horizon Fellowship program
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future-oriented R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing market-disrupting blueprints for 2025+ ecosystems
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI alignment)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futures journals or top-tier industry publications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFMP, APF) or equivalent advanced degree
- Experience scaling innovation from lab to market with Fortune 500 clients
- Mastery of horizon scanning methodologies and trend impact modeling tools
- Exceptional storytelling ability for technical concepts to diverse stakeholders