Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next decade of innovation. This pivotal role blends foresight research with strategic execution, transforming emerging trends into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional teams, and shape our 2026 technology roadmap while maintaining our position as industry pioneers.
Why this role matters: In a world accelerating toward 2026, your insights will directly influence trillion-dollar markets. You'll navigate exponential technologies, decode societal shifts, and pioneer strategies that redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Develop 10-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Facilitate executive workshops on exponential technology adoption
- Translate future scenarios into actionable product development plans
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Present future-vision briefings to investors and board members
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-ready solutions
Qualifications
- 7+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or emerging technology
- Proven track record translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership on long-term technology trends
- Experience leading teams through disruptive transformation
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent