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. Shape how businesses navigate exponential change while driving cutting-edge research in emerging technologies. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to unlock unprecedented growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing and AI-driven solutions
- Analyze disruptive trends (Web4, biotech convergence, autonomous systems) for strategic impact
- Present foresight findings to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical technology adoption in 2026 ecosystems
- Collaborate with MIT Future Labs on next-gen human-machine interfaces
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or similar
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Track record of commercializing emerging tech innovations
- Fluency in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)