Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation ecosystem. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough strategies for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic acumen, and transformative leadership to pioneer solutions that will redefine industries.
You'll spearhead our R&D roadmap, incubate next-gen technologies, and collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors worldwide. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, bio-convergence, and sustainable systems, and possess an unquenchable curiosity for what's possible, this is your calling to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ innovation roadmaps across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with research institutions and global innovation hubs
- Analyze emerging tech trends and geopolitical shifts to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for complex future environments
- Secure and manage $50M+ innovation funding portfolios
- Mentor talent in futures thinking and exponential technologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic innovation at Fortune 500 or leading research institutions
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Proven track record of launching $10M+ innovation initiatives
- Global network of futurists and industry pioneers
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., from World Future Society)