Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026+ roadmap. You'll partner with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and architect next-gen solutions across quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence. This role demands a blend of deep technical acumen and speculative foresight to transform abstract possibilities into executable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data (tech patents, academic research, geopolitical shifts) to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Author forward-looking whitepapers for executive board and investor audiences
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological adoption curves and market readiness
- Curate an external futurist advisory board with leading academic and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging technology research
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial opportunities
- Deep expertise in at least two exponential tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry forums
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, Delphi 2.0, Tech Mining)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical field
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning deliverables for Fortune 500 companies