Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of human potential. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our roadmap for the transformative decade ahead. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market opportunities that will define 2026 and beyond.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global innovators to develop actionable frameworks for exponential growth. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, and possess an insatiable curiosity about what's next, we invite you to shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends in AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging technology adoption and ethical implementation
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on 2026 business disruption scenarios
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs for 2026 innovation pipelines
- Author thought leadership on exponential technologies and their societal impact
- Design governance frameworks for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration by 2026
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting future technology landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or tech policy
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging technology domains (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of publishing future-focused research or industry forecasts
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on long-term strategic pivots
- Strong network within Silicon Valley and global innovation ecosystems