Job Description
Join our visionary team as a 2026 Tech Futurist at Horizon Labs, where we're architecting tomorrow's digital landscape today. We seek a forward-thinking strategist to lead our innovation roadmap, anticipating technological shifts and market disruptions for the next wave of breakthroughs. This role combines deep technical acumen with business foresight to position our company at the vanguard of emerging technologies.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to develop transformative strategies. You'll analyze emerging trends, evaluate disruptive technologies, and translate complex innovations into actionable business opportunities. If you're passionate about shaping the future of technology and thrive in environments where ambiguity is opportunity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to inform strategic roadmap for 2026
- Develop scenarios for market disruptions and competitive landscape shifts
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on innovation priorities
- Produce foresight reports and policy recommendations for executive leadership
- Partner with R&D to prototype and validate next-gen technology applications
- Represent company at global tech summits and industry thought leadership forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build internal foresight capabilities
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology, Business, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in tech strategy, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record anticipating tech disruptions (e.g., blockchain, generative AI)
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their business implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience working with C-suite executives in Fortune 500 environments
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy