Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, build actionable roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives into the next frontier. This role blends cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to position our company at the vanguard of innovation.
At Horizon Labs, we thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential. Our multidisciplinary team operates in a dynamic environment where your insights will directly influence products that impact billions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to develop frameworks that define the 2026 digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market positioning
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives and external partners
- Produce trend reports and whitepapers published in industry-leading journals
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Represent Horizon Labs at global tech conferences and policy forums
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of predicting tech adoption cycles (e.g., AI, blockchain)
- Expertise in horizon scanning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Strong understanding of ethical implications of emerging technologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating published futurist work or strategic roadmaps