Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the technological frontier. We're seeking a trailblazer to decode emerging trends, shape innovation roadmaps, and position our organization at the vanguard of tomorrow's digital landscape. This role merges foresight with execution, requiring you to translate futuristic concepts into actionable strategies that drive exponential growth.
At Horizon Labs, we're not just predicting the future – we're building it. Our cross-disciplinary teams work at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech, and AI, creating solutions that redefine human potential. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists to develop frameworks that will shape the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year innovation roadmaps using predictive analytics and horizon scanning
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing prototype solutions for 2026-era challenges
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing and neurotech pioneers
- Present futuristic frameworks to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Author white papers on emerging paradigm shifts in human-machine symbiosis
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' symposium with global thought leaders
- Integrate ethical foresight protocols into all innovation pipelines
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or futurism roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of developing 10-year technology roadmaps
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leader in journals like Future Studies Review or Wired
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (STEEP, Delphi, Cross-Impact Matrix)
- Experience advising UN/WEF technology councils