Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative roadmaps. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to position our clients as industry leaders in the rapidly evolving digital frontier.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global research partners to identify paradigm-shifting technologies. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investment decisions and product development cycles, ensuring our clients dominate future markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and forecast their 2026 commercial impact
- Develop scenario-based strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Author thought leadership publications on disruptive technologies
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and industry experts
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with tech focus
- Proven track record of forecasting technology adoption cycles (2018-2024 validation)
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, AR/VR, Web3, etc.)
- Advanced degree in technology, economics, or future studies
- Published thought leadership in Forbes, MIT Tech Review, or equivalent
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology strategies
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning skills
- Global network of tech innovators and research institutions