Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable roadmaps, collaborate with C-suite executives, and lead cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough solutions. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge research with agile execution, empowering you to shape industries before they exist.
At Horizon Labs, we believe innovation thrives at the intersection of disciplines. You'll work alongside world-class engineers, designers, and thought leaders to develop transformative products that solve 21st-century challenges. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to impact global markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with organizational vision and market disruption potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation products and services
- Present compelling future scenarios to executive stakeholders and board members
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems through competitive intelligence and academic partnerships
- Drive organizational adoption of future-ready mindsets and methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercialized products
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience to executive audiences
- Strong background in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism publications