Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with actionable business strategy, driving breakthrough solutions that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, market disruption, and human-centric design, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Map emerging technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic plans for market positioning in 2026 and beyond
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Build predictive models for industry shifts using proprietary data analytics
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite executives and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Author thought leadership publications on future-facing business strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, technology forecasting, or futures research
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5+ year strategic planning implementations
- Expertise in scenario planning, systems thinking, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex foresight into executable business strategies
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management preferred