Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our 2026+ roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer breakthrough technologies and shape industries before they exist. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and executive influence to transform speculative futures into actionable business strategies.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly impact product roadmaps, investment decisions, and market positioning for the next decade. This is your chance to define the future, not just predict it.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, patent landscapes, and scientific breakthroughs to identify 2026+ opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies (quantum, biotech, AR/VR)
- Design innovation frameworks for C-suite executives and R&D teams
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present strategic briefings to board members and industry stakeholders
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts affecting future technology adoption
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of implementing future-forward initiatives
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience presenting to executive audiences and boards
- Published thought leadership in technology or futurism
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFM) preferred