Job Description
Join Horizon Forward Labs as we architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to map emerging tech landscapes and shape our 2026 roadmap. This role blends predictive analytics, market foresight, and cross-functional leadership to drive breakthrough innovations.
As a key architect of our future ecosystem, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable design pioneers to develop scalable frameworks for next-gen technologies. Your work will directly influence our product development pipeline and corporate innovation strategy.
We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that rewards bold thinking. If you're passionate about transforming theoretical possibilities into tangible progress, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging market opportunities
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Deliver strategic briefings to executive leadership on disruptive innovations
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term innovation impact
- Conduct horizon scanning across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech sectors
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Proven experience developing 3-5 year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging tech trends: quantum computing, synthetic biology, climate tech
- Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business
- Portfolio of published research or strategic frameworks