Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to shape our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on implementation, driving breakthrough technologies that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype future-forward solutions while maintaining commercial viability. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market disruption, this is your opportunity to architect the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation digital experiences
- Conduct horizon scanning and scenario planning for disruptive market shifts
- Translate future insights into actionable product strategies and roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present foresight findings to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Drive culture of experimentation through rapid prototyping and validation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with 5+ in future-focused roles
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products/services
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, or related field
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling skills
- Strong background in human-centered design methodologies
- Experience with venture capital or corporate innovation ecosystems
- Published thought leadership in future trends or tech disruption