Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's landscape as we seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and strategic execution to navigate emerging technologies and societal shifts. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that will redefine industry paradigms. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence high-stakes decisions while working alongside world-class innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive 2026 innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to foster organizational adoption of future-focused methodologies
- Produce high-impact scenario-planning reports for executive decision-making
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry pioneers
- Mentor innovation teams in adaptive thinking and prototyping for future markets
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems to maintain competitive advantage
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing and executing future-focused business strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
- Strong presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Certification in Futures Research or Strategic Foresight preferred