Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how businesses and societies evolve in the next decade. You'll work alongside C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps for emerging technologies like quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll translate complex future scenarios into implementable strategies while fostering cross-functional collaboration. This is a rare opportunity to define tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies in 2026+
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive innovation opportunities
- Analyze global tech trends and geopolitical impacts on future markets
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Oversee implementation of pilot projects for futuristic technologies
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused innovation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology, Business, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or futures research
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Proven track record of developing long-term technology roadmaps
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level presentations
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio of published futurism work or strategic frameworks
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)