Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 technology roadmap and shape how humanity interacts with emerging paradigms. This role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial execution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, neurotech pioneers, and climate AI specialists to develop actionable frameworks for next-generation ecosystems.
What you'll achieve: Define the technological landscape for 2026, lead cross-disciplinary innovation sprints, and publish thought leadership that influences industry standards. Your work will directly impact how Fortune 500 companies prepare for AI-human symbiosis, sustainable tech adoption, and spatial computing revolutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Develop strategic frameworks for quantum-AI convergence and neurotech integration
- Facilitate executive workshops on climate-resilient infrastructure and autonomous systems
- Author quarterly trend reports predicting paradigm shifts in biotechnology and space commerce
- Partner with product teams to prototype 2026-ready solutions using generative AI
- Build innovation pipelines with academic institutions and government R&D labs
- Present foresight findings to C-suite and investor stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or emerging tech consulting
- Proven track record publishing industry-defining trend analyses
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or spatial computing
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in horizon scanning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)
- Experience advising C-suite on technology disruption and adoption curves
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation initiatives launched 2020-2023
- Fluency in data visualization tools (Tableau, D3.js) for complex trend mapping