Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a strategic innovator to decode emerging trends, develop long-term roadmaps, and pioneer solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they happen. If you thrive at the bleeding edge of possibility and can translate foresight into actionable frameworks, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological, economic, and societal trends through 2026 using data modeling and scenario planning
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state possibilities
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces on disruptive technologies
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Monitor global innovation ecosystems and identify partnership opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology research
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with documented accuracy
- Expertise in AI/ML, synthetic biology, or quantum computing domains
- Exceptional storytelling skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and scenario planning work