Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation technology roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, requiring a strategic mind with a pulse on tomorrow's breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking frameworks that position our organization at the vanguard of industry evolution.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll navigate complex technological shifts, anticipate market disruptions, and translate foresight into actionable strategy. This is your opportunity to define the future of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 technology foresight framework using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Partner with R&D teams to identify emerging technologies with disruptive potential
- Design scenario-planning models for market shifts in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership with data-backed impact assessments
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-state solutions
- Monitor global tech policy developments and regulatory landscapes affecting 2026 adoption curves
- Author thought leadership publications on industry transformation
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology roles
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Expertise in AI/ML, biotechnology convergence, or climate-tech ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Exceptional data storytelling skills with proficiency in visualization tools
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technological disruption
- Deep understanding of global tech policy and ethical AI frameworks
- Published thought leadership in industry journals or major media outlets