Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands an unparalleled blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight, as you'll guide our innovation roadmap through uncharted technological territories. Your insights will directly shape products that redefine industries and elevate human potential.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and academic partners to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to sculpt the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends and societal shifts to forecast market opportunities through 2030
- Develop strategic frameworks for next-generation product development in AI and synthetic biology
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable innovation roadmaps
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify and evaluate disruptive startups
- Author thought leadership publications that influence industry discourse
- Design ethical guidelines for emerging technologies with societal impact assessment protocols
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting tech adoption with 85%+ accuracy
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum computing, nanotech, AGI)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in scenario planning tools
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analyses or innovation frameworks
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred