Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to lead our strategic foresight initiatives and shape the future of emerging technologies. This executive role demands a blend of technological acumen, strategic thinking, and disruptive innovation expertise to transform futuristic concepts into tangible business opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop 5-year innovation roadmaps while identifying paradigm-shifting technologies before they enter mainstream consciousness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainability sectors
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems for disruptive opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for future business environments
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or technology foresight
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products/services
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies with publication credits
- Executive-level communication with ability to articulate complex futures
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Experience building innovation ecosystems and strategic partnerships
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)