Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technological, social, and economic paradigms to shape our 2026+ roadmap. Your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and sustainable growth initiatives across our AI, biotech, and quantum computing divisions.
As a thought leader at the intersection of foresight and execution, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research scientists, and venture partners to transform futuristic concepts into tangible market advantages. This position demands exceptional analytical rigor combined with creative intuition to navigate exponential change.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, climate tech, neuro interfaces) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026-2030 market dominance
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Present future insights to investors and board members through compelling narratives
- Monitor emerging technologies via patent analysis and academic research
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen human-machine symbiosis
- Quantify market readiness for paradigm-shifting innovations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent field
- 7+ years in innovation strategy at Fortune 500 or high-growth startups
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong quantitative modeling skills with Python/R proficiency
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology forecasting
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption
- Portfolio demonstrating strategic impact on future-facing initiatives