Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic implementation, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing solutions for climate resilience, AI ethics, and quantum integration. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and commercial viability, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps across AI, biotech, and quantum computing domains
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and autonomous systems
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-focused solutions
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Author white papers on societal impact of 2026 technological trends
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of predicting tech adoption cycles (2020-2025 validation)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech verticals
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism
- Experience with quantitative trend analysis and qualitative ethnographic research