Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Technologist to architect solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands an insatiable curiosity about emerging tech trends and the ability to translate them into transformative business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate the future landscape, ensuring our organization remains ahead of the curve in an exponentially changing world.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive on innovation. Our cross-functional teams leverage AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology to solve humanity's greatest challenges. This position offers unparalleled autonomy to explore emerging paradigms while shaping our decade-long technology roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Research and forecast disruptive technologies with 3-5 year horizons
- Develop strategic frameworks for implementing future-forward solutions
- Lead innovation workshops with Fortune 500 partners
- Author white papers on technological singularity implications
- Design prototyping labs for emerging tech validation
- Advocate for ethical technology governance in board presentations
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our incubation program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts with 85%+ accuracy
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating technology roadmaps implemented at scale
- Deep understanding of ethical implications of emerging technologies