Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform emerging concepts into market-disrupting realities. This role blends cutting-edge tech foresight with strategic business execution, ideal for pioneers who thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
Why you'll love it: Collaborate with Nobel laureates, shape industry standards, and lead cross-functional teams building the next generation of breakthrough technologies. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled autonomy to pioneer solutions that redefine human potential.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmap by synthesizing global tech trends, market shifts, and scientific breakthroughs
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing prototype systems for quantum-AI convergence applications
- Partner with C-suite executives to align strategic initiatives with long-term market disruption goals
- Establish foresight frameworks using predictive modeling and scenario planning for exponential technologies
- Drive thought leadership through whitepapers, patents, and industry conference keynotes
- Mentor emerging talent in futurist methodologies and exponential thinking principles
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding by presenting compelling innovation portfolios to investors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic innovation roles with proven 10-year tech foresight impact
- Deep expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or synthetic biology domains
- Published thought leader with 50+ citations in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Experience scaling exponential technologies from concept to commercialization
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of 3+ major tech disruptions