Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect of tomorrow's digital landscape. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging technologies and shape our 5-year innovation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy, requiring you to identify paradigm-shifting trends before they become mainstream.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-proof business models, lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation solutions, and present compelling vision narratives to global stakeholders. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, and possess the foresight to navigate uncertainty, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework
- Lead scenario planning for disruptive industry shifts
- Design strategic innovation roadmaps for emerging domains
- Present future-vision narratives to executive leadership and investors
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Monitor global tech policy and ethical implications
- Establish partnerships with academic and research institutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future tech research
- Proven track record of predicting market disruptions (portfolio required)
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Experience with scenario planning tools and horizon scanning
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism