Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, transforming emerging trends into market-disrupting innovations. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape the future of industries through data-driven insights and bold creativity.
Our dynamic startup environment offers unparalleled autonomy to explore uncharted technological territories while maintaining a commitment to sustainable innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of science, business, and human potential, this is your chance to define the next paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological projections
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and emerging domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Translate complex technological concepts into actionable business opportunities
- Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, R&D labs, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic recommendations to investors and board members
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario modeling skills
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation budgets