Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. Drive cutting-edge research, translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints, and lead cross-disciplinary teams in pioneering solutions that redefine industries. Your expertise will shape our innovation roadmap and position us as market leaders in the next wave of disruption.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 3-5 year future scenarios
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present futuristic insights to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Anticipate regulatory and ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in innovation strategy or technology consulting
- Proven track record of developing future-focused roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published thought leadership on future trends
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFM) strongly preferred