Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of cutting-edge foresight, strategic planning, and cross-industry innovation leadership. You'll translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints that will redefine our industry's future. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your moment to shape what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological and societal projections
- Analyze emerging trends in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing to identify disruptive opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and board members with compelling data-driven narratives
- Mentor R&D teams in adopting futurist methodologies and long-term thinking
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive disruption vectors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning
- Advanced degree in Technology Management, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy