Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap and prepare humanity for the next paradigm shift. This role demands a strategic mind who can decode emerging technologies, societal trends, and market disruptions to shape our decade-long trajectory. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainability pioneers to develop future-proof strategies that position us as industry pioneers.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll translate foresight into actionable blueprints, ensuring our organization thrives in an era of unprecedented change. This hybrid role combines deep analytical rigor with creative vision, requiring you to bridge the gap between today's innovations and tomorrow's realities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global tech trends, demographic shifts, and environmental factors to inform 2026 strategic planning
- Develop scenario-based models for quantum computing adoption, AI governance, and sustainable infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into product development cycles
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academic researchers, and industry disruptors
- Present strategic foresight reports to C-suite executives and board members
- Design innovation frameworks for ethical tech deployment and societal impact
- Monitor geopolitical and economic indicators affecting long-term strategy
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Advanced degree in Technology, Economics, Futures Studies, or related field
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum, AI, biotech, renewable energy)
- Proven track record of developing long-term strategic roadmaps
- Exceptional data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on future readiness
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management preferred