Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape. This pivotal role blends foresight research, market analysis, and strategic planning to position our company as the industry leader in emerging technologies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate future trends into actionable roadmaps.
What You'll Achieve:
- Shape multi-year innovation agendas aligned with 2026 technology horizons
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough technologies
- Present future-proofing frameworks to stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Build predictive models for market adoption curves through 2026
- Design strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Develop innovation KPIs and track progress against future-state roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align teams on future technology integration
- Author thought leadership pieces on industry evolution
- Advise product teams on 3-5 year technology roadmap pivots
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation roles
- Expertise in horizon scanning and technology trend analysis
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., STEEP analysis)
- Strong presentation skills for executive audiences
- Published work on emerging technology adoption
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)