Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions that will define the 2026 horizon. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with market-shaping strategy, positioning you as the architect of our next decade's transformation.
In this high-impact position, you'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives spanning AI ethics, sustainable tech adoption, and human-machine collaboration paradigms. You'll interface with C-suite executives, research institutions, and global innovation ecosystems to map emerging opportunities and mitigate systemic risks. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid experimentation, and audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for AI, biotech, and quantum computing convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with Fortune 500 partners on 2026 market evolution
- Develop patent-able frameworks for human-centric AI governance systems
- Coordinate with MIT and Stanford on next-gen sustainable tech incubators
- Produce quarterly 'State of the Future' briefings for federal policy advisory boards
- Mentor internal 'Future Catalyst' teams in exponential technology adoption
- Establish global standards for ethical AI deployment in critical infrastructure
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Published author or keynote speaker on 2020s technology disruption
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 commercialized future-forward solutions
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, neurotech, or climate AI intersections
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Horizon Scanning, Delphi, etc.)
- Security clearance or willingness to obtain federal research credentials