Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next decade of breakthroughs. As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll shape how humanity navigates exponential technological shifts—from quantum computing to neurotech integration. This is your chance to transform speculative futures into tangible business paradigms.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of imagination and execution. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global policymakers to decode emerging trends and position our organization as the definitive thought leader in the 2026 technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation strategy roadmap, aligning exponential tech trends (AGI, biotech, climate engineering) with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Scenarios' workshops with C-suite executives to stress-test organizational resilience
- Produce quarterly '2026 Horizon Reports' analyzing disruptive forces (quantum dominance, brain-computer interfaces) for 500+ global clients
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and national innovation councils
- Architect the company's 'Future-Proof' certification framework for emerging technologies
- Present at Davos, TED, and UN summits on 2026 societal transformation
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging technology leadership
- Proven track record of publishing disruptive trend analyses (e.g., Nature Futures, MIT Tech Review)
- Deep expertise in at least three 2026-critical domains: quantum AI, synthetic biology, or climate engineering
- Fluency in futurist methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating transformational impact for Fortune 500 clients
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Global network with key 2026 innovation stakeholders (NASA, DeepMind, WHO)