Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep technological foresight with strategic execution to transform disruptive ideas into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a premier innovation incubator with a portfolio of 200+ patented technologies. Our Austin headquarters features a 40,000 sq ft innovation lab with quantum computing resources and biofabrication facilities. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated innovation sabbaticals.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (2026-2030 horizon) to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present trend analyses and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of industry disruptors and academic partners
- Quantify market potential and ROI for emerging technology investments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or tech consulting
- Proven track record of identifying and commercializing emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling skills for complex concepts
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and innovation strategy deliverables