Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Vision Labs to architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into tangible market realities. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position us at the forefront of emerging technologies.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly influence our product development, investment strategy, and market expansion plans.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive 2026 innovation strategy aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead scenario planning and horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, etc.)
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to ideate next-gen products and services
- Analyze global tech trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic pivots
- Present future-vision briefings to stakeholders and investors
- Manage innovation pipeline from ideation to prototype validation
- Partner with R&D to accelerate breakthrough technologies to market
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning with Fortune 500 tech or consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR)
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning skills
- Experience leading cross-cultural innovation teams
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating future-vision projects