Job Description
Shape the future with Horizon Labs! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical creativity and strategic precision to identify emerging technologies, market disruptions, and societal shifts that will redefine our industry. You'll lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic insights into actionable business strategies, ensuring our position at the vanguard of technological evolution. Join us in building tomorrow's solutions today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, scientific breakthroughs, and socio-economic indicators to forecast 2026+ industry landscapes
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on future market disruptions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Translate complex foresight data into executable product development frameworks
- Present visionary insights to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations and narratives
- Monitor KPIs for innovation pipeline efficiency and strategic alignment
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Strategy with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies or launching future-focused ventures
- Expertise in horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario-planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex futures to diverse audiences
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies or Innovation Management preferred
- Experience building cross-functional innovation ecosystems in tech or Fortune 500 environments