Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological transformation. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, build future roadmaps, and guide our R&D toward breakthrough innovations that will define 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with quantum computing, biotech, and AI pioneers to shape humanity's next chapter.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead scenario planning for 2026 technological inflection points
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for exponential technology adoption
- Interface with C-suite executives on future-proofing enterprise strategy
- Curate global think tanks on human-AI symbiosis by 2026
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026 technology landscape through predictive modeling and trend analysis
- Design cross-industry innovation roadmaps for quantum, neural interfaces, and synthetic biology
- Present strategic futures to Fortune 500 clients and government entities
- Lead 'Horizon 2026' hackathons solving humanity's grand challenges
- Author thought leadership papers in Nature Futures and MIT Tech Review
- Mentor junior futurists in exponential thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at Fortune 500 or Big Tech
- Published research on 2020-2030 technology convergence points
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential risk/opportunity
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused innovation projects