Job Description
We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to shape tomorrow's digital frontier. Join our elite team at Horizon Labs where you'll architect solutions for 2030 and beyond. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging tech trends and translate them into actionable business frameworks. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build innovation roadmaps that position us at the vanguard of technological evolution. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity and possess the unique ability to connect dots across AI, quantum computing, and biotech domains.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology foresight frameworks for enterprise transformation
- Analyze emerging tech signals (AI, quantum, AR/VR) and assess market viability
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and product teams
- Present strategic recommendations to board of directors and investors
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Design ethical governance frameworks for disruptive technologies
- Mentor junior futurists and cultivate innovation culture
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains
- Executive-level presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in technology foresight or innovation methodologies
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation journals