Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of disruptive technologies. This role merges foresight with execution, requiring you to translate futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies that will define the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and quantum computing while building roadmaps for commercial viability. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and business reality, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological and societal shifts through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies with 5-10 year impact
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investors
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to bridge futuristic concepts with market readiness
- Establish innovation KPIs and measure long-term strategic outcomes
- Author thought leadership publications on 2026+ technology landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or synthetic biology trends
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and scenario planning abilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on technology disruption
- Published author or keynote speaker on future-focused topics
- Deep understanding of global geopolitical and technological megatrends