Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs as we pioneer the future of human-technology symbiosis. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect our roadmap for the next frontier of innovation. This pivotal role demands a blend of technological foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging possibilities into tangible realities. You will collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainability architects to shape solutions that redefine industries by 2026.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies with 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic frameworks for ethical AI adoption in post-human augmentation eras
- Drive cross-departmental sprints to prototype 2026-ready products
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build partnerships with leading research institutions and think tanks
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends to identify 2026-relevant opportunities and threats
- Design strategic scenarios for human-AI coexistence in 2026+ ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 5-year innovation roadmaps
- Present future-focused briefings to executive leadership and investors
- Establish KPIs for measuring progress toward 2026 strategic milestones
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-generation interfaces and systems
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting technology adoption timelines
- Author thought leadership pieces on 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D
- Proven track record developing technology roadmaps with 5+ year horizons
- Expertise in quantum computing, AGI ethics, or post-human augmentation trends
- Experience presenting to C-suite executives on complex future scenarios
- Strong background in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on technology's societal impact by 2026
- Certification in Foresight Methodology or Strategic Innovation preferred