Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs today. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends and transform foresight into actionable strategies that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, spearhead R&D initiatives, and drive our innovation roadmap for 2026 and beyond.
This role demands radical curiosity, systems-thinking mastery, and the ability to translate complex future scenarios into competitive advantages. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 strategic objectives
- Facilitate executive workshops on future scenarios and risk/opportunity analysis
- Drive cross-functional R&D projects in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Establish KPIs for innovation maturity and track emerging market signals
- Author thought leadership publications on future-focused business models
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products/services
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio of published future scenarios or innovation frameworks
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred