Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries. This senior leadership role demands strategic foresight to guide our R&D roadmap and product innovation for the next decade. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions while ensuring ethical implementation of breakthrough technologies. Your insights will directly shape our corporate strategy and position us as pioneers in the 2026 digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and their market implications for 2026
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for innovation initiatives
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate future product ecosystems
- Produce trend reports and scenario analyses for executive leadership
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify disruptive startups
- Design ethical frameworks for next-generation technologies
- Represent company at global futurism and innovation conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 8+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (post-2025)
- Expertise in emerging technologies and their societal impacts
- Strong data visualization and scenario planning capabilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Experience building ethical AI frameworks
- Prior work with Fortune 500 technology roadmaps