Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our 2026 strategic initiatives, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. This role sits at the intersection of AI ethics, sustainable innovation, and exponential growth strategies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and global thought leaders to redefine what's possible.
Why This Role Matters: As humanity approaches pivotal inflection points in climate, AI governance, and space exploration, your insights will directly shape corporate policies and global frameworks. This isn't just forecasting—it's active creation of preferred futures.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Strategic Foresight Report with actionable scenarios for C-suite stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional exponential technology roadmapping in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and AGI safety
- Design and facilitate future-back workshops for Fortune 500 clients on climate adaptation and workforce transformation
- Establish ethical AI governance frameworks aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Pioneer neuro-ergonomic interfaces for human-machine symbiosis in next-gen workplaces
- Manage $2M+ R&D budget for future-proofing initiatives in urban resilience and space habitation
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Complexity Science with 8+ years applied experience
- Proven track record of influencing global policy via publications at World Economic Forum or Nature Futures
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies with Delphi technique mastery
- Deep technical literacy in quantum machine learning and climate modeling platforms
- Portfolio demonstrating future-shaping projects with measurable societal impact
- Certification in Systems Dynamics Modeling from MIT Sloan or similar institution
- Fluency in probabilistic forecasting tools (e.g., Metaculus, GPT-4 scenario analysis)