Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, identify paradigm shifts, and shape strategic initiatives that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and transform foresight into actionable innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential change, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological horizons
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions and validate market readiness
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Drive adoption of innovation frameworks across organizational divisions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology strategy
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional analytical and systems thinking capabilities
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation initiatives in Fortune 500 settings
- Strong presentation skills with executive-level communication mastery
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred