Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a key architect of our future roadmap, you'll leverage cutting-edge research and emerging technologies to redefine industries and create unprecedented value.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with elite teams across quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable ecosystems to pioneer breakthroughs that shape the next decade. This role offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite decision-making and the opportunity to influence global tech policy.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Analyze emerging trends in biotech, AI, and space commercialization for strategic advantage
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Author white papers on disruptive technologies for Fortune 500 partners
- Advise executive team on ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and domain experts
- Quantify market readiness for next-gen human-machine interfaces
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- PhD or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Published research on technological singularity or societal transformation