Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect pathways to 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis, emerging tech expertise, and strategic planning to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business blueprints. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global innovation networks to shape our organization's decade-long trajectory.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a Silicon Valley pioneer in exponential technologies, with a portfolio spanning quantum computing, biotech integration, and sustainable AI systems. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious ambition.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (AI, quantum, biotech) to map 5-8 year innovation pathways
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for 2026 market readiness
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product roadmaps
- Partner with R&D teams to validate future-proof technology investments
- Author thought leadership on disruptive futures for industry conferences
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic shifts affecting long-term strategy
- Build innovation ecosystems with academic institutions and startups
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven experience with scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities for complex futures
- Published thought leadership on technology forecasting
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term transformation
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFSD) preferred