Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and steer our organization through the technological landscape of the near future. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and translate them into actionable blueprints. Collaborate with elite R&D teams, present to C-suite executives, and leave your mark on the technologies that will define 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and analyze technological, social, and economic trends shaping 2026 through data modeling and scenario planning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate disruptive products aligned with 2026 market demands
- Produce trend reports and executive briefings on metaverse architecture, sustainable tech, and neural interfaces
- Partner with venture capital team to identify and evaluate emerging startups in future-tech verticals
- Represent Horizon Labs at global innovation forums and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, R&D innovation, or emerging technology consulting
- Expertise in exponential technology trends (quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercial roadmaps
- Strong proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience briefing executive leadership
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology implications