Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect pathways toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric design to shape products that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate future scenarios into actionable roadmaps, driving our mission to create sustainable, equitable, and transformative solutions.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive on intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. Our culture celebrates divergent thinking and rewards those who challenge conventional paradigms. This is your chance to influence how humanity interacts with emerging technologies while building legacy-defining innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technology foresight frameworks mapping 2026+ innovation trajectories
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on emerging tech disruptions
- Translate future trends into product roadmaps with measurable ROI projections
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author white papers on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Curate and present at global innovation summits (Davos, Web Summit)
- Mentor cross-functional teams in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation roles
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial products
- Certified in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology trends
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects launched to market