Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape industry-defining roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution to position our organization at the forefront of innovation.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research pioneers to translate speculative futures into actionable business strategies. If you're passionate about predicting paradigm shifts and building the frameworks that enable them, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, Web3, biotech) to forecast 2026+ industry disruptions
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for board-level decision-making
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership reports on technological singularity implications
- Partner with R&D to de-risk next-generation product roadmaps
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical and climate uncertainty
- Host executive workshops on exponential technology adoption curves
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech analysis
- Proven track record of predicting market shifts (3+ validated case studies)
- Expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, generative AI, or synthetic biology
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management preferred
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Exceptional storytelling skills for communicating complex futures
- Published author in technology foresight publications (MIT Tech Review, Wired)