Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect 2026's technological landscape and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging paradigms. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech researchers, and climate innovators to build sustainable futures.
What You'll Achieve: Lead horizon-scanning initiatives, develop 5-year innovation roadmaps, and translate futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions. Shape our R&D pipeline while mentoring cross-functional teams in exponential thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 innovation roadmaps for AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead horizon-scanning workshops with C-suite executives and academic partners
- Translate futuristic concepts into actionable R&D priorities and investment strategies
- Develop exponential technology adoption frameworks for enterprise clients
- Author whitepapers on societal impacts of emerging technologies
- Mentain 'Future Radar' intelligence network across 15+ industries
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting or corporate innovation with futures focus
- Proven expertise in emerging tech (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technological trajectories
- Experience building innovation ecosystems in Fortune 500 environments
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Portfolio of implemented exponential technology roadmaps
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (preferred)