Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep technical acumen with business foresight to transform cutting-edge innovations into competitive advantages.
In this remote-first position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors. Your insights will directly shape our product development pipeline and market positioning. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and human potential and want to define the next generation of digital experiences, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies with 2026+ market impact
- Develop technology roadmaps aligning with 5-year business strategy
- Conduct scenario planning for quantum-AI convergence and neurotech integration
- Present findings to executive board with data-driven risk/opportunity analysis
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Establish innovation KPIs for 2026 tech adoption benchmarks
- Mentor cross-functional teams on emerging tech implications
Qualifications
- 10+ years in emerging technology strategy or innovation management
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with 90%+ accuracy
- Expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, and synthetic biology
- Executive-level communication with ability to simplify complex concepts
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or MIT Technology Review
- Experience with scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi method)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies