Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation product roadmap. This role blends data analysis, market foresight, and cross-functional leadership to transform future possibilities into present opportunities.
Why you'll love this role:
- Lead high-impact projects shaping the 2026 tech landscape
- Collaborate with industry pioneers and venture capitalists
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO growth stage company
- Flexible remote-first culture with quarterly in-person innovation retreats
Responsibilities
- Identify and quantify emerging tech trends through proprietary AI-driven trend analysis
- Develop 3-year strategic roadmaps for quantum computing applications
- Present quarterly futures briefings to C-suite and board members
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-concept technologies
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to commercialize future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership publications for industry summits
- Manage $2M innovation budget for trend exploration
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, market research, or tech innovation
- Proven track record predicting market shifts (showcase 3+ accurate predictions)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact modeling
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or related field
- Proficiency in AI trend analysis tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, GPT-4 API)
- Experience presenting to executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in tech or business publications
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects