Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This role merges foresight analysis with practical execution, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies in the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional R&D teams, and translate complex technological trends into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable innovation, and possess an uncanny ability to predict market shifts, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework through trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead high-stakes innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners to co-create future-ready solutions
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive tech adoption
- Oversee R&D pipeline for exponential technologies (quantum computing, AGI, neurotech)
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present findings to executive stakeholders and board members with compelling data narratives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of predicting and commercializing emerging tech trends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, biotech policy, sustainable tech, or quantum computing
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level experience
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech or business publications