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. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technology foresight with human-centered design to shape how industries evolve in the next decade. Collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and climate innovators to develop actionable blueprints for sustainable progress. You'll lead cross-functional teams through uncharted territories of exponential growth while maintaining ethical guardrails for emerging technologies. This is your chance to redefine possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026+ technology roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate resilience initiatives
- Lead scenario planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Identify emerging tech convergence points and create competitive advantage frameworks
- Manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation accelerators
- Produce annual Future State reports for board-level decision-making
- Champion ethical innovation standards across all R&D pipelines
- Design and facilitate innovation sprints for moonshot projects
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with proven 2020-2025 tech foresight
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Certified in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Track record of launching ventures with $50M+ market impact
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and futures mapping platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating successful long-term strategic implementation