Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Senior Futurist & Innovation Lead to architect our 2026 technology roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business opportunities. Shape the future of sustainable tech, AI ethics, and human-machine collaboration while leading a high-impact innovation team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap with measurable KPIs
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for climate tech and quantum computing
- Conduct horizon-scanning research on emerging technologies (AI, biotech, neurotech)
- Forge strategic partnerships with research institutions and industry disruptors
- Present visionary insights to C-suite stakeholders and board members
- Drive ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and decentralized networks
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFM) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused projects delivered