Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and transform cutting-edge concepts into reality. This role blends trend forecasting, strategic planning, and disruptive innovation to shape our next generation of products and services. Work alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and designers in a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-forward solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning and competitive intelligence analysis
- Present foresight findings to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate and accelerate innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership content on future trends and strategic implications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills for complex concepts
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or innovation frameworks
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making capability