Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and guide breakthrough developments in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems. Shape the future by translating cutting-edge research into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI-driven automation and quantum computing applications
- Analyze emerging biotech trends (CRISPR, synthetic biology) for commercial viability
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for climate-resilient infrastructure solutions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports for executive stakeholders
- Establish innovation partnerships with academic and industrial pioneers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or equivalent
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI ethics
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technology impacts
- Proficient in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)
- Track record of converting future insights into commercial products