Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technology landscape today. Horizon Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This pioneering role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging technologies and translate them into market-leading innovations. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough solutions while maintaining competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets.
Join our elite R&D division where your insights will directly influence product roadmaps and corporate strategy. We offer unparalleled resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling transformative concepts. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 5-year technology innovation roadmap aligned with 2026 market projections
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies (quantum computing, AGI, bio-digital interfaces)
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating next-gen solutions
- Translate technological trends into actionable business strategies and product roadmaps
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and regulatory implications for emerging sectors
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or innovation management
- Proven track record of launching market-defining tech products/services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, neurotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Exceptional strategic planning and scenario modeling capabilities
- Deep understanding of global tech trends and market disruption patterns
- Experience with agile methodologies and rapid prototyping frameworks
- Certification in technology foresight or innovation management preferred