Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Manager to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-disrupting realities. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technological fluency, and entrepreneurial drive to position our company as the undisputed leader in emerging ecosystems.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape organizational strategy around quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotechnology convergence. You'll be empowered to experiment with untested methodologies and pioneer frameworks that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging trends in AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Facilitate C-level strategic workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Manage a $5M+ innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI tracking and KPI monitoring
- Build and lead a dedicated innovation lab team of 8-12 specialists
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurist roles with Fortune 500/tech unicorns
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services (3+ examples required)
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Experience managing P&L for innovation initiatives >$3M
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism (Harvard Business Review/MIT Tech Review)
- PhD or Master's in relevant field (Systems Thinking, Innovation Management, etc.)