Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect the future of technology-driven innovation. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, develop forward-looking roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives toward transformative breakthroughs. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market implementation, ensuring our solutions stay ahead of the 2026 technological horizon.
In this pivotal position, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethics specialists, and biotech innovators to shape products that redefine industries. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where curiosity fuels progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological trends and market disruptions through 2026 using AI-driven analytics and scenario planning
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neuro interfaces
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D priorities with business objectives
- Produce whitepapers and thought leadership on future tech implications for Fortune 500 partners
- Identify and evaluate startup partnerships in deep tech and exponential innovation sectors
- Advocate ethical frameworks for next-generation AI and autonomous systems
- Represent company at global tech summits and futurist conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years experience in tech strategy or R&D at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven expertise in trend analysis and scenario planning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging tech: quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology
- Strong stakeholder management with C-suite and academic networks
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (e.g., IEEE Spectrum, MIT Tech Review)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies