Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. As a pioneer in emerging tech, you'll shape how humanity interfaces with AI, biotech, and quantum systems. This role blends deep technical acumen with anthropological foresight to predict market disruptions and position our products at the vanguard of innovation.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt industry conventions, and influence global policy frameworks. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled autonomy to experiment with bleeding-edge technologies while ensuring ethical implementation. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for technological adoption across 15+ industries using AI-driven scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable product roadmaps
- Produce quarterly 'Horizon Briefings' for C-suite on emerging threats and opportunities through 2030
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI systems and human augmentation technologies
- Present to global forums on the societal impact of technological convergence
- Mentor junior futurists through our proprietary 'Futurecasting' methodology
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline with 8+ years applied experience
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of market disruptions (e.g., blockchain, generative AI)
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on technological singularity or human-AI symbiosis
- Expertise in scenario planning tools (e.g., STEEP analysis, Delphi method)
- Proficiency in Python/R for predictive modeling and data visualization
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation
- Deep understanding of ethical AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST guidelines)
- Track record of securing multi-million dollar innovation grants