Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation as we shape the post-2025 technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for global challenges. This role blends foresight analysis with practical implementation, requiring you to connect cutting-edge research with market-ready innovations while leading cross-disciplinary teams through complex strategic pivots.
You'll operate at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems, translating abstract possibilities into actionable roadmaps. Our collaborative environment thrives on intellectual curiosity and rapid iteration, where your insights directly influence multi-billion dollar portfolios and societal impact initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data from 200+ global innovation labs to identify disruptive technologies with 2026+ market potential
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for climate-resilient infrastructure and AI-augmented human augmentation
- Lead strategic workshops with C-suite executives to align corporate innovation with societal megatrends
- Author thought leadership publications on the future of work, ethics, and human-machine symbiosis
- Prototype minimum viable futures through rapid experimentation with emerging tech stacks
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with quarterly pivot cycles based on predictive analytics
- Represent company at Davos, TED, and global futurist forums to shape industry discourse
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Quantitative Social Sciences with 5+ years applied experience
- Portfolio demonstrating published forecasts with 85%+ accuracy rate on technological adoption curves
- Expertise in probabilistic modeling tools (e.g., Bayesian networks, Monte Carlo simulations)
- Proven track record of scaling innovations from concept to market in regulated industries
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., Shell Scenarios, Millennium Project)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, neurotech, and climate tech convergence points
- Exceptional storytelling ability to translate complex scenarios into executive narratives