Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market disruption, transforming abstract concepts into billion-dollar opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems while navigating exponential change, this is your calling.
You'll lead cross-functional initiatives in our Palo Alto incubator, collaborating with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors. We offer unparalleled resources to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing, climate resilience, and neuro-interfaces. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape humanity's next chapter.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2024-2026 horizon) to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, blockchain, and biotech
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for geopolitical, climate, and market disruptions
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDGs and exponential growth targets
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping next-gen solutions in our quantum lab
- Present strategic foresight to C-suite and board members using data-driven narratives
- Build global ecosystem partnerships with research institutions and venture capital
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-readiness across all departments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy or corporate foresight at Fortune 500
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press)
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interface implications
- Proven track record scaling innovations from concept to market leadership
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures to diverse stakeholders