Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and transform them into actionable strategies that will redefine industries. In this pivotal role, you'll guide our R&D initiatives through the technological landscape of tomorrow, ensuring we lead rather than follow.
At Horizon Labs, we blend cutting-edge research with human-centered design to create solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, bio-engineering pioneers, and AI ethicists to build frameworks that anticipate societal shifts while maintaining ethical integrity.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological, economic, and social trends through 2026 using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging tech adoption across enterprise divisions
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for future market needs
- Present foresight insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Author thought leadership publications on future-shaping technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis using tools like Delphi methods and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum, AI, synthetic biology)
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executable business strategies
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks and risk mitigation