Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of technology. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our 2026+ roadmap by synthesizing cutting-edge research with market intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform foresight into actionable strategies that disrupt industries and create exponential value.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and guide R&D investments toward next-generation solutions. This is your chance to define what's next in AI, biotech, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with company vision and market disruption opportunities
- Conduct deep-dive research on exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product development pipelines
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation ecosystems
- Monitor global innovation trends and competitive disruption vectors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial innovation
- Expertise in exponential technologies and emerging market analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ innovation initiatives successfully commercialized