Job Description
Join Horizon Labs 2026 at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and guide our R&D roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends deep technical foresight with strategic leadership to shape industries before they happen.
As our innovation compass, you'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and sustainable materials pioneers to transform abstract possibilities into market-ready breakthroughs. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AI) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients navigating exponential change
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AR interfaces, autonomous systems)
- Author white papers and keynote presentations on future-proofing business models
- Establish innovation frameworks for ethical tech deployment and sustainable futures
- Partner with venture capital arm to scout and incubate 2026-era startups
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Expertise in at least two future-critical domains (quantum, neurotech, climate AI)
- Proven track record of translating trends into commercialized solutions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Published thought leadership in journals like Future Studies Quarterly
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology adoption