Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. As a 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions that redefine human experience in the coming decade. We're seeking a visionary strategist to bridge emerging technologies with societal needs, driving our mission to shape a sustainable, equitable future. This hybrid role combines deep technical foresight with executive leadership, requiring you to translate complex trends into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. Your work will directly influence how humanity navigates the unprecedented technological landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and biotechnology
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption impacts to C-suite stakeholders
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Quantify ROI for futuristic initiatives using predictive modeling and KPI frameworks
- Mentor junior futurists in emerging methodologies like quantum computing applications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in innovation strategy with demonstrable impact on 2020-2025 tech adoption
- Expertise in exponential technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI frameworks
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., CFM) or Systems Thinking
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ societal transformation
- Experience with cross-cultural scenario planning for global markets
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused initiatives with measurable outcomes