Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation to redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors to pioneer solutions that shape the future.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop future-proof roadmaps, and mentor teams in next-generation methodologies. This is your opportunity to make tangible impact on how society evolves in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-disciplinary research on emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their societal implications
- Develop 3-5 year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Facilitate strategic foresight workshops with executive stakeholders
- Author white papers on disruptive trends and their commercial applications
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Design and implement prototyping labs for future-concept validation
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or technology research roles
- Proven experience with futures forecasting tools (scenario planning, Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or social sciences
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech or societal trends
- Expertise in at least two high-growth sectors (AI, climate tech, genomics)
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Certification in strategic foresight or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations