Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for the 2026 landscape and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends to shape our next-generation product roadmap. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform foresight into actionable strategies that disrupt industries and redefine human potential. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as the undisputed leader in next-gen innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications through 2026+
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product development and market entry
- Lead cross-functional workshops to synthesize complex data into actionable roadmaps
- Produce trend reports and competitive intelligence for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-forward solutions and validate market readiness
- Represent company vision at global innovation forums and industry summits
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their commercial applications
- Proven track record of translating foresight into successful product launches
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience with horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)