Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technological foresight with market transformation expertise to shape industries before they evolve. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and pioneer frameworks that turn speculative futures into tangible business advantages. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and boundary-defying thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026+ market trajectories
- Lead scenario planning and horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Pioneer novel forecasting methodologies using AI-driven trend analysis
- Drive strategic partnerships with academic labs and innovation ecosystems
- Author thought leadership on disruptive market transformations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption