Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to spearhead our next-generation technology roadmap. This role demands strategic foresight to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities emerging in the 2026 horizon. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate future scenarios into actionable innovation strategies, driving competitive advantage in an exponentially evolving landscape.
Join our elite team of disruptors where your insights will directly influence product development, investment decisions, and long-term corporate strategy. We offer unparalleled resources, a dynamic startup culture, and the opportunity to impact how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on emerging opportunities and risks
- Translate future intelligence into concrete innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present future outlooks to executive leadership and board members
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify disruptive technologies
- Drive implementation of pilot programs for 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercialized innovations
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Strong executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism fields
- Experience leading cross-cultural, globally distributed teams