Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of technology, society, and emerging markets. This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can translate tomorrow's possibilities into actionable strategies today.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a cutting-edge innovation firm incubating breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our team operates at the nexus of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable systems, with a mission to shape a better future.
What You'll Achieve: As our Futurist Innovation Strategist, you'll develop long-term roadmaps, identify disruptive trends, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions for 2026's challenges and opportunities. This is your chance to influence how humanity navigates the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, neural interfaces) and their societal implications
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for global megatrends impacting 2026 industries
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-focused solutions
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Build and manage a network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Drive innovation workshops to cultivate organizational foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of developing long-term roadmaps for 2025+ horizons
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their disruptive potential
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in tech-driven environments
- Published thought leadership on future trends (white papers, journals, conferences)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)