Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to transform emerging trends into market-defining solutions. You'll collaborate with elite R&D teams, pioneer sustainable tech frameworks, and shape products that will define the post-2025 landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and climate-positive innovation, this is your moment to impact humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps aligned with UN SDGs and market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional sprints on next-gen AI, biotech, and quantum computing integrations
- Author horizon-scanning reports on regulatory shifts, consumer behavior, and geopolitical tech policies
- Design patent-pending frameworks for ethical AI deployment and carbon-neutral tech ecosystems
- Partner with venture capital arm to identify and incubate 2026-era startups
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board of directors on future-proofing initiatives
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic innovation roles with Fortune 500 tech companies
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology forecasting
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: quantum computing, synthetic biology, decentralized AI
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Fluency in Python for data modeling and visualization of future scenarios
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)