Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of disruptive technologies. This role sits at the intersection of foresight research, strategic innovation, and market transformation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build roadmaps for post-2026 paradigms while driving cross-functional adoption of exponential technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify and validate breakthrough technologies with 2026+ impact
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for AI governance and autonomous systems adoption
- Architect cross-industry innovation blueprints integrating quantum computing and biotech convergence
- Drive exponential technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in sustainable infrastructure
- Lead workshops on future-proofing organizational resilience against disruptive market shifts
- Author thought leadership on Web3.0, metaverse economics, and post-scarcity resource models
- Manage a $2M innovation portfolio for 2026 technology incubation projects
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Strategic Innovation, or Technology Policy with 7+ years of experience
- Proven track record in emerging technology commercialization (quantum/AI/blockchain)
- Deep expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend impact analysis
- Published research on 4th Industrial Revolution implications or similar futurist frameworks
- Experience advising executive teams on exponential technology adoption strategies
- Certification in Futures Studies or Technology Innovation Management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technology foresight projects with measurable ROI
- Strong network of innovators across biotech, space tech, and neurotech sectors