Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as Horizon Labs seeks a Senior Futurist to architect our 2026 technology roadmap. Join our elite innovation team at the forefront of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to transform emerging trends into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives and global research partners to build frameworks for the next generation of human-machine symbiosis. Your insights will directly influence product development, investment priorities, and societal impact initiatives across our $2B portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology convergence points
- Develop scenario-planning models for quantum adoption and AI governance frameworks
- Architect strategic roadmaps for sustainable tech integration across verticals
- Present executive briefings to board of directors on emerging paradigm shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author whitepapers on the ethical implications of 2026 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record publishing industry-shaping trend analyses (peer-reviewed)
- Expertise in at least three of: quantum computing, neurotech, climate AI, or biotech
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent discipline
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on long-term technology disruption
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology scenario development