Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Director at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. Lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop breakthrough solutions in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Drive our position as industry pioneers by forecasting disruptive trends and translating them into actionable business strategies. Join us at the forefront of innovation where today's science fiction becomes tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, biotech, climate tech) to build 2026+ strategic roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives for next-gen product development
- Develop scenario-planning models for societal and technological disruption
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present visionary forecasts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage innovation pipeline with KPI-driven execution frameworks
- Champion ethical tech deployment and sustainable innovation practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of scaling breakthrough technologies to market
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, AI, and biotech convergence
- Executive-level communication with ability to articulate complex futures
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation or futurism