Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation technology ecosystem. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who can anticipate paradigm shifts and translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
As our innovation torchbearer, you'll spearhead R&D initiatives spanning AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech integration. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to position Horizon Labs as the industry's thought leader while mentoring cross-functional teams to embrace exponential thinking. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and turns futuristic blueprints into market-defining innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints exploring emerging tech paradigms
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and societal shifts
- Translate futuristic concepts into viable product roadmaps and MVPs
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Build and lead an innovation incubator team focused on 2026+ solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology innovation or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-disruptive products
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in future studies or tech ethics
- Executive-level communication with ability to articulate complex futures
- Experience with scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ futuristic concepts commercialized