Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into market-leading realities. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring an individual who thrives in ambiguity and inspires radical innovation.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains, and present strategic blueprints to our board of industry pioneers. If you're passionate about shaping how humanity will live, work, and connect in the coming decade, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap through market analysis and trend forecasting
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives identifying emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Develop strategic frameworks for integrating breakthrough innovations into core business operations
- Present future scenarios to executive leadership and board members with data-backed recommendations
- Manage cross-functional teams of researchers, engineers, and designers in rapid prototyping cycles
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs to pioneer next-gen solutions
- Author thought leadership publications on future technology impacts and market evolution
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or futurist research with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of developing and implementing multi-year innovation roadmaps
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, AR/VR
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or related field required
- Published author or keynote speaker on future trends and innovation strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating successful technology commercialization or market transformation
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and futures methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEPLE)