Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-shaping realities. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic execution to position us as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, climate tech innovators, and AI pioneers to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps across emerging tech domains
- Analyze global tech trends to identify disruptive opportunities for market leadership
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align strategic priorities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present foresight insights to investors and board members to secure future funding
- Drive organizational adoption of innovation methodologies and future-thinking culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, climate tech)
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable impact
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology forecasting
- Experience scaling innovation programs in global enterprises
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred