Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we prepare for the transformative year 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role demands a blend of visionary thinking, technical acumen, and strategic foresight to anticipate and shape the future of human-machine interaction.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen frameworks for AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Your insights will directly influence our product roadmap and position us as industry pioneers in the rapidly approaching 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps with specific 2026 milestones for AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for emerging tech disruptions (AGI, brain-computer interfaces)
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-proof systems with 2026 deployment targets
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and generative AI
- Deliver strategic briefings to C-suite on emerging tech opportunities and risks
- Manage innovation incubator focused on 2026-ready solutions
- Author thought leadership on future-of-work transformations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic innovation or futurist consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of implementing future-vision projects
- Strong background in ethical tech governance frameworks
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling skills
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives