Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future of sustainable tech, AI ethics, and human-machine collaboration in our cutting-edge innovation lab. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on prototyping to create actionable roadmaps for emerging global challenges.
As a key member of our Future Intelligence Unit, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Fortune 500 partners, and UN sustainability councils to pioneer breakthrough technologies that redefine industries. Our award-winning team operates at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and climate innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for Fortune 100 clients using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product roadmaps for autonomous systems
- Conduct horizon scanning across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech domains
- Design and prototype ethical AI governance frameworks for 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives at global innovation summits
- Author thought leadership publications on human-AI symbiosis in 2026+
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic innovation consulting or R&D leadership
- Published research in peer-reviewed futures or technology journals
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Demonstrated experience with ethical AI governance frameworks
- Track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Security clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information preferred)