Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of technological breakthroughs. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to map emerging trends, design disruptive solutions, and guide our R&D roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into tangible innovations that redefine industries.
You'll collaborate with elite engineers, designers, and business leaders to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment strategies, and market positioning, ensuring our leadership in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends, scientific advancements, and socio-economic shifts to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop and maintain multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with corporate vision and market demands
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and scenario-planning frameworks for executive stakeholders
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Represent the company at industry conferences and thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior strategists and cultivate a culture of innovation across departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech firms
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercialized innovations
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping methodologies
- Deep knowledge of emerging domains: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, Business Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation initiatives with measurable impact