Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape the next decade's innovation landscape. This hybrid role blends deep technical analysis with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable energy. Collaborate with C-suite executives to develop actionable roadmaps that position our portfolio for exponential growth in the 2026 horizon.
Why this role matters: Your insights will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments and define our competitive edge in the post-2025 technological ecosystem. Work in our state-of-the-art Future Intelligence Center with unlimited resources to explore bleeding-edge concepts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2024-2026) and develop predictive models for market disruption
- Design strategic frameworks for adopting next-gen technologies across enterprise divisions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable product roadmaps
- Produce quarterly '2026 Horizon Reports' with quantified impact assessments
- Partner with VCs and research institutions to identify moonshot opportunities
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough innovations in quantum AI and neuro-interfaces
- Advose C-suite on ethical implications of exponential technologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic tech consulting or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide 3+ examples)
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI safety, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurist journals
- Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Foresight Platform, Trendalyzer)
- Portfolio of implemented exponential technology strategies
- Security clearance for classified innovation projects