Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Strategist. You'll architect blueprints for the next technological paradigm, bridging emerging science with market readiness. This role demands visionary thinking to identify, evaluate, and commercialize breakthrough technologies that will define the post-2025 landscape. Collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, bioengineers, and AI architects to translate future possibilities into tangible business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across quantum, biotech, and AI domains
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on disruptive market shifts
- Build patent portfolios and IP strategy frameworks for emerging technologies
- Interface with academic research labs to commercialize pre-2026 breakthroughs
- Author white papers on the socio-economic impact of 2026 technological inflection points
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 5+ years in strategy consulting at top-tier firms (e.g., BCG, McKinsey)
- Published research on technology adoption curves or disruptive innovation
- Deep expertise in at least two 2026-critical domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Fluency in futures analysis frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience advising on regulatory frameworks for next-gen technologies