Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation technological roadmap. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and transform foresight into actionable business strategies that will redefine our industry by 2026.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term innovation frameworks, lead cross-functional teams in implementing future-ready solutions, and establish thought leadership through proprietary research and industry publications. This position demands equal parts technical acumen and visionary thinking.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an uncanny ability to predict market evolution, we invite you to shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to anticipate market disruptions and competitive threats
- Produce executive-level trend reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Design and implement innovation frameworks for R&D pipeline acceleration
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Drive organizational adoption of future-proof technologies through change management
- Represent company vision at global tech summits and future-focused conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging technologies with proven market impact analysis
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience scaling tech innovation from concept to market implementation