Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-defining realities. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. You'll develop strategic frameworks for exponential growth while ensuring ethical innovation and sustainable impact. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business transformation, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technology forecasts and market trends
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and assess commercial viability
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive market shifts and geopolitical influences
- Lead cross-functional workshops to foster culture of exponential thinking and experimentation
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish KPI frameworks for tracking innovation maturity and ROI
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial products or services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional scenario-planning and systems-thinking capabilities
- Strong data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management (e.g., CFCS preferred)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology foresight