Job Description
Join FutureHorizon Labs as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthrough innovations today. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging trends, technologies, and societal shifts that will redefine industries by 2026. Shape our roadmap for quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech while leading cross-functional teams to turn futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends, regulatory shifts, and market disruptions through 2026+ lens
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential technologies (quantum, synthetic biology)
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints integrating AI, IoT, and sustainable design
- Present future-vision briefings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Build partnerships with research labs, startups, and policy think tanks
- Author quarterly foresight reports with actionable strategic recommendations
- Mentor junior futurists in horizon-scanning methodologies
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or Innovation Strategy
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or tech R&D
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-focused initiatives launched to market
- Expertise in exponential technology forecasting (quantum, AGI, climate tech)
- Fluency in scenario planning and strategic foresight frameworks
- Proven ability to translate complex future concepts into executable plans
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics