Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and shape our next-generation tech roadmap. This pivotal role blends predictive analytics, market foresight, and cross-industry innovation to position us at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies disrupting 2026's landscape
- Develop predictive models for market evolution across AI, quantum computing, and climate tech
- Collaborate with C-suite to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Author white papers on '2026 Tech Paradigms' for industry thought leadership
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and future-focused accelerators
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen AI and automation deployment
- Present future scenarios to investors and board members quarterly
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven track record publishing industry-defining trend reports
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (AI, biotech, energy)
- MBA or advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant field
- Deep network within Silicon Valley's R&D ecosystem
- Exceptional data storytelling with visualization mastery
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred