Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This senior role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap and market dominance. You'll collaborate with executive leadership to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and disruptive trends that will redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market dynamics. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop actionable innovation frameworks, pilot next-generation concepts, and position Horizon Labs as the undisputed thought leader in our field. This is your chance to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market disruptions
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into product strategies
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership content and keynote industry conferences
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and competitive threat landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial products
- Deep expertise in emerging technology ecosystems (AI/ML, Web3, AR/VR)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguity
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech or business journals
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives