Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we shape tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026-2030 technology roadmap and drive disruptive solutions across emerging domains. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop future-ready frameworks while translating complex technological trajectories into actionable business strategies. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology foresight frameworks and scenario-planning models
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions
- Develop patentable strategies in AI ethics, climate tech, and neuro-interfaces
- Present strategic roadmaps to investors and executive stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-driven KPIs
- Curate external partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- PhD or Master's in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Published research in Journal of Futures Studies or similar
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized AI
- Proven track record scaling ventures from concept to market
- Security clearance preferred (DOD/DoE experience)