Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, pioneer breakthrough technologies, and steer our organization toward exponential growth. Your expertise will shape products that redefine industries while maintaining our commitment to ethical innovation and sustainable impact. Collaborate with elite teams across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze global technological, social, and economic trends through 2026+
- Design strategic roadmaps for disruptive product development across multiple sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineers, designers, and business leaders
- Develop patentable frameworks for future-facing solutions in AI ethics and quantum computing
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Monitor and report on competitive landscape shifts and disruptor threats
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching future-focused products with $50M+ revenue impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, TrendWatching)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on transformational change