Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as Horizon Labs seeks a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist. Join our elite team of pioneers to forecast disruptive technologies, design next-generation solutions, and guide our organization through the transformative landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role combines deep technical acumen with strategic foresight to unlock unprecedented opportunities in AI integration, sustainable tech, and human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with emerging 2026 market trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in quantum computing, biotech, and AR/VR
- Produce annual 'FutureScan' reports analyzing socioeconomic impacts of anticipated 2026 tech shifts
- Partner with C-suite to embed future-proofing strategies into product development lifecycles
- Curate and maintain Horizon's '2026 Innovation Lab' for prototyping next-gen solutions
- Represent Horizon at global tech summits as a thought leader on 2026 industry transformation
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and technology adoption curves
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-of-work/tech topics
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., AC/CFP) required