Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect our next-generation strategic roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging tech paradigms, identify disruptive market opportunities, and translate foresight into actionable business strategies that will redefine industries by 2026.
You'll partner with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and venture capital teams to incubate moonshot projects while maintaining a pulse on global tech trends. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative futurism, offering unparalleled influence in shaping our organization's trajectory.
What We Offer:
- Equity participation in patent-protected innovations
- Annual $10K innovation development stipend
- Access to our quantum computing research lab
- Global thought leadership conference participation
- Flexible remote-first work culture
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ tech disruptions (AI, quantum, biotech, Web3)
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for 5-year strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with product teams to integrate future-proofing into roadmaps
- Present trend briefings to executive board and investor stakeholders
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists and domain experts
- Author annual 'State of the Future' industry whitepapers
- Advise on ethical implications of emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation or technology foresight roles
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech paradigms
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Trend Hunter, Gartner)
- Experience with scenario planning and causal layered analysis
- Track record of commercializing future-focused innovations
- Deep understanding of exponential technology convergence
- Exceptional storytelling for complex technical concepts