Job Description
Join HorizonLabs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthrough technologies today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems and transform them into market-defining innovations. This pivotal role shapes our 2026 roadmap by bridging cutting-edge research with commercial viability in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
We offer unmatched opportunities to influence Fortune 500 clients, access to our $500M innovation fund, and a culture that rewards intellectual courage. Our state-of-the-art FutureWorks Lab in San Francisco provides the perfect incubator for your next paradigm-shifting idea.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map emerging technology trends through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption timelines for 2026
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable R&D initiatives
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Quantify market potential of emerging technologies through data modeling and forecasting
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology paradigms
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, Weforum)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation launches