Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as our lead 2026 Futurist, shaping tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends, design next-generation solutions, and pioneer breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries by 2026. This hybrid role combines deep technical foresight with business acumen to transform abstract possibilities into tangible market leadership.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethics councils, and biotech pioneers while developing actionable roadmaps for our 2026 product ecosystem. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, translating exponential technologies into scalable opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and map technological disruptions through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop 2026 innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into product strategies
- Establish partnerships with research institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present futuristic visions to C-suite executives and investors
- Build and maintain the 2026 Technology Radar framework
- Mentor teams in exponential thinking and future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurism with proven impact
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Published thought leadership on future technology scenarios
- Experience building commercialization frameworks for speculative technologies
- Advanced degree in STEM field or futures studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization skills for complex concepts
- Global network of futurists and technologists