Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of breakthrough technologies. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our 2026+ roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate disruptive trends, translate foresight into actionable strategies, and drive innovation across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains.
Our culture rewards bold thinking and intellectual curiosity. You'll lead high-stakes scenario planning sessions, publish thought leadership in emerging tech journals, and mentor a cross-functional team of futurists and engineers. This is your chance to define the future of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 10-year technology foresight framework
- Lead executive workshops on emerging disruption patterns and paradigm shifts
- Translate future scenarios into strategic R&D priorities and product roadmaps
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Author quarterly trend reports with quantitative impact assessments
- Drive innovation sprints to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Represent company at global futurism conferences and policy forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Proven track record of publishing industry-shaping trend analyses
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology roadmapping
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend modeling tools (e.g., GPT-4, Anthropic Claude)
- Experience scaling innovation programs in Fortune 500 environments
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills