Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while leading cross-functional teams through uncharted territories. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to redefine industry paradigms.
What You'll Accomplish: You'll develop predictive frameworks for disruptive tech adoption, guide enterprise transformation initiatives, and publish thought leadership that influences global tech policy. Collaborate with quantum computing researchers and neurotech pioneers to pioneer solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and climate tech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on emerging risks and opportunities
- Develop patent-pending innovation frameworks for ethical tech deployment
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify acquisition targets in frontier technologies
- Publish quarterly trend reports distributed to Fortune 500 leadership
- Guide government policy advisory boards on regulatory frameworks for 2026 tech ecosystems
- Mentor internal 'Future Scouts' through innovation sprints and hackathons
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or R&D leadership with demonstrable 5+ year impact
- Published research in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of implementing future-proofing initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Fluency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle, STEEP analysis)
- Deep understanding of ethical tech governance frameworks (UNESCO, IEEE)
- Portfolio of implemented innovations with measurable market disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (CFP) or equivalent preferred