Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a strategic pioneer to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable roadmaps for our clients. This hybrid role combines deep technical foresight with business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, biotech, and quantum computing. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions while maintaining rigorous research methodologies. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution, and possess an unyielding curiosity about what's next, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using scenario planning and trend analysis
- Lead workshops on future-proofing business models against disruptive innovations
- Conduct primary research on emerging tech through expert interviews and field experiments
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives with compelling visual narratives
- Manage innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Author whitepapers on quantum-AI convergence and sustainable tech paradigms
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or innovation consulting
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Proficiency in foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with AI/ML deployment in complex systems
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization projects
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight preferred