Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of technological paradigms. This role merges foresight with execution, transforming speculative innovations into market-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech architects, and climate AI specialists to shape humanity's trajectory. If you thrive at the intersection of science fiction and engineering reality, this is your call to action.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary research on 2026 technology convergence points (quantum-AI-biotech)
- Develop predictive models for societal impacts of emerging tech (neurointerfaces, climate AI)
- Architect strategic roadmaps for moonshot projects with Fortune 500 partners
- Present findings to C-suite executives and government innovation councils
- Build and mentor a team of futurist analysts and technical translators
- Author thought leadership papers published in Nature Futures and MIT Tech Review
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related technical field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight at tech unicorns or government innovation labs
- Published portfolio on 2020-2030 tech disruption patterns
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI implications
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts to executive audiences
- Security clearance preferred for government collaboration projects