Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging technologies and shape our next-gen roadmap. This hybrid role blends deep technical foresight with business acumen, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they disrupt markets. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI architects, and biotech pioneers to build actionable frameworks for our 2026 technology ecosystem.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, translating speculative innovations into tangible business opportunities. You'll lead cross-functional sprints exploring neural interfaces, synthetic biology, and decentralized systems while maintaining ethical guardrails for exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmaps by analyzing emerging trends in quantum AI, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for technological singularity events
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future-tech strategies into quarterly business cycles
- Lead 'Horizon Scanning' workshops identifying exponential opportunities
- Produce white papers on regulatory impacts of 2026-scale innovations
- Manage a $5M innovation portfolio with measurable ROI metrics
- Represent Horizon Labs at global futurist conferences and policy summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years experience in tech strategy with exponential technology exposure
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technological convergence
- Proficiency in scenario modeling tools (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle analysis)
- Deep understanding of ethical frameworks for AGI and synthetic biology
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialization of speculative technologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or equivalent (e.g., CFPS)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on technology disruption timelines