Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking pioneer to decode emerging trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This high-impact role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the forefront of disruptive technologies.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D leads, and industry disruptors to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities across AI, quantum computing, biotech, and sustainable tech. Your insights will directly influence $500M+ investment decisions and product roadmaps that will define the 2026 digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (2024-2026 horizon) through proprietary predictive modeling frameworks
- Develop strategic whitepapers and scenario plans for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align R&D priorities with market evolution
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Present quarterly trend briefings to executive stakeholders and investors
- Design ethical innovation frameworks for next-gen technologies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts impacting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (provide case studies)
- Expertise in at least 3 of: AI ethics, quantum computing applications, neurotech, climate tech
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership in top-tier tech publications (MIT Tech Review, Wired, etc.)
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Deep understanding of Web3, AGI safety, and biotech convergence points