Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to map future landscapes and guide our organization's innovation pipeline.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. You'll develop actionable frameworks for exponential technologies like quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neural interfaces while ensuring ethical implementation. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's possible and possess an insatiable curiosity about humanity's trajectory, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global technology trends, scientific breakthroughs, and socio-economic indicators to forecast market disruptions through 2026
- Design and lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption across enterprise verticals
- Present foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling visualizations and executive briefings
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks to access cutting-edge research
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to prepare the organization for multiple future states
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks ensuring responsible deployment of transformative technologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or future studies with proven impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, Sociology, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing, AR/VR)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to connect disparate data points into coherent narratives
- Published thought leadership in reputable industry journals or platforms
- Experience leading global innovation initiatives across multiple sectors
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, Delphi technique, scenario planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful future-strategy implementations