Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the landscape of 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop disruptive roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in building tomorrow's breakthrough technologies. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, requiring you to transform abstract possibilities into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological intuition, and excels at communicating complex futures to diverse stakeholders. You'll collaborate with R&D, product development, and executive leadership to identify paradigm shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Create strategic roadmaps integrating emerging technologies with existing business ecosystems
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members with data-driven recommendations
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to capture cutting-edge insights
- Build and mentor a team of futurist analysts and innovation specialists
- Publish thought leadership on transformative technologies and their societal impacts
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, Web3)
- Exceptional scenario planning and systems thinking capabilities
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformations
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on innovation or future trends