Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts that will define 2026 and beyond. You'll architect blueprints for next-gen products while collaborating with quantum computing, AI, and biotech pioneers. This role offers unparalleled impact in shaping humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology) to map 2026+ innovation pathways
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for C-suite stakeholders in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead cross-functional workshops to transform future scenarios into actionable roadmaps
- Author whitepapers on disruptive technologies and their societal implications
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Advect global policy discussions on ethical AI and neurotechnology governance
- Build predictive models for market disruptions in climate tech and space exploration
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Strategy (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging technology consulting
- Proven track record of publishing future scenario analyses (portfolio required)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their convergence points
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive innovation and transformation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, CFS) or equivalent
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures