Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, predict market shifts, and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and business strategy, where your insights will directly shape our product roadmap and competitive edge.
Why this role matters: As industries accelerate toward AI-driven automation, quantum computing, and biotech convergence, your ability to map future scenarios will become our organization's North Star. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform foresight into actionable innovation.
What you'll experience: A culture obsessed with exponential thinking, unlimited access to cutting-edge research, and the autonomy to build the future. Your work will influence how billions interact with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech domains
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for 2026+ market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present strategic foresight briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications on emerging technology impacts
- Integrate future intelligence into product development roadmaps
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of translating emerging trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous transformation