Job Description
Join Innovate Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to architect the next generation of disruptive technologies. This role blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic execution, transforming futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, AI ethicists, and sustainable energy architects to shape the decade's most transformative breakthroughs. Our culture rewards audacious thinking, data-driven experimentation, and relentless curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies including quantum AI, biodegradable electronics, and neuro-interfaces
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping sessions with engineers, designers, and futurists
- Analyze global tech policy shifts and geopolitical impact on innovation ecosystems
- Build predictive models for adoption trajectories of breakthrough technologies
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Curate annual '2026 Vision Summit' featuring industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or emerging technology consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two future-tech domains (quantum computing, synthetic biology, climate tech, etc.)
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial blueprints
- Advanced degree in Technology Futures, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry whitepapers
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi Method, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technology commercialization case studies