Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovation landscape today. We're seeking a trailblazer to decode emerging technologies and societal shifts, transforming foresight into actionable blueprints that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative vision to shape our R&D roadmap and partner with C-suite executives to future-proof our enterprise.
At the intersection of quantum computing, biotechnology, and AI ethics, you'll lead our 'Horizon 2026' initiative – a multi-disciplinary program incubating breakthrough solutions for climate resilience, sustainable urbanization, and human augmentation. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of what's next, this is your moment to impact humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the '2026 Technology Horizon Map' identifying paradigm-shifting innovations across 15+ industries
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with global stakeholders to stress-test future business models
- Author quarterly 'Future Pulse' reports synthesizing geopolitical, technological, and market signals
- Design and manage incubation programs for 2026-viable technologies with $5M+ R&D budget
- Present strategic recommendations to Board of Directors and executive leadership teams
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-vision principles into 3-year roadmaps
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynotes, and media engagements
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 7 years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting technological adoption (showcase 3+ validated predictions)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology, neurotech)
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into executable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario-planning outputs and future-vision artifacts