Job Description
Join Horizon Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation as our 2026 Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, requiring you to navigate emerging trends across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech while leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough solutions.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research partners, and global thought leaders to develop actionable strategies that position Horizon Labs as the undisputed industry leader in the 2026 landscape. If you thrive at the intersection of imagination and implementation, this is your opportunity to shape tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap by synthesizing global R&D trends, patent analytics, and market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' teams to prototype and validate 5+ breakthrough concepts annually
- Develop strategic partnerships with academia, government labs, and emerging tech startups
- Present future scenarios to executive board and investors to secure $50M+ innovation funding
- Establish Horizon Labs as thought leader through whitepapers, keynote speeches, and industry publications
- Monitor geopolitical and climate variables affecting 2026 tech adoption landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation leadership with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of launching future-focused initiatives with measurable ROI
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate tech ecosystems
- Advanced degree in Technology Forecasting, Futures Studies, or related field
- Published thought leadership in IEEE, Nature Futures, or equivalent tier
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Global network of CTOs and futurist contacts