Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming emerging technologies into groundbreaking solutions. This role blends foresight analysis with hands-on prototyping, requiring you to anticipate societal shifts and technological disruptions while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to build tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps by analyzing emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation strategies
- Prototype and validate futuristic concepts using rapid iteration methodologies
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs to accelerate future-readiness
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify disruptive opportunities
- Document future-state frameworks and implement innovation governance protocols
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology impact assessment, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products or services
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into compelling narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-oriented projects with measurable outcomes