Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to transform emerging trends into market-leading solutions.
What You'll Achieve: You'll lead cross-functional teams in identifying paradigm-shifting technologies, develop future-ready product roadmaps, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion dollar investment decisions and shape our innovation ecosystem for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and societal trends
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks and future scenarios for 2026 market landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic insights into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and investment decisions
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption vectors
- Design and implement foresight methodologies across the organization
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurism roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with data-driven visualization expertise
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives across multiple sectors