Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next decade of breakthroughs. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical imagination and pragmatic execution to transform emerging technologies into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, spearhead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our 2026-2030 strategic roadmap while embedding sustainability and ethical AI at every decision point.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmaps by synthesizing AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence trends
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive opportunities across 15+ industries
- Facilitate C-level strategy workshops translating future scenarios into actionable business plans
- Establish KPI frameworks for tracking innovation maturity and market readiness
- Manage $2M+ annual innovation portfolio with venture-style resource allocation
- Develop ethical governance frameworks for emerging tech deployment
- Represent company at global futurist forums and thought leadership summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with documented 2026+ tech implementation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent certification
- Proven track record of launching $50M+ revenue streams from emerging technologies
- Mastery of scenario planning frameworks (e.g., STEEP-V, Delphi Method)
- Expertise in exponential technologies: generative AI, synthetic biology, quantum ML
- Published thought leadership in top-tier innovation journals
- Fluency in Python, R, and data visualization tools for trend analysis
- Global network with 200+ futurist/tech ecosystem connections