Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, catalyze cross-industry innovation, and steer our R&D toward transformative technologies that will shape human progress.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Collaborate with Nobel laureates, pioneer quantum computing applications, and influence global policy frameworks. Our 2026 Roadmap includes breakthroughs in climate adaptation, neuro-interfaces, and sustainable space colonization.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal paradigms through 2030 horizon scanning
- Architect multi-disciplinary innovation roadmaps for 2026 deliverables
- Lead cross-functional labs in prototyping quantum-AI convergence systems
- Develop patentable frameworks for climate-positive industrial ecosystems
- Advocate for ethical AI governance at international policy summits
- Spin out ventures solving 2026's most critical human challenges
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Complexity Science
- 10+ years experience in foresight methodology (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Published research on singularity-level technological inflection points
- Portfolio demonstrating 2025+ innovation roadmaps deployed at scale
- Mastery of quantum computing and synthetic biology convergence
- Proven ability to translate exponential trends into executable strategy
- Security clearance for classified innovation programs (TS/SCI preferred)