Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the future of human-technology symbiosis. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, develop long-term innovation roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to transform speculative concepts into tangible realities. Your expertise will directly shape our product ecosystem while influencing global tech policy discussions.
We offer unparalleled autonomy, cutting-edge resources, and a culture where audacious ideas thrive. If you're passionate about redefining boundaries and building the foundations of 2026's digital landscape, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic foresight frameworks for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI and quantum computing applications
- Conduct trend analysis across biotech, climate tech, and neural interfaces
- Collaborate with C-suite executives on long-term corporate vision
- Author white papers influencing national technology policy
- Manage $2M annual innovation portfolio for moonshot projects
- Represent company at global futurism summits and tech conferences
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years in strategic innovation or technology foresight
- Published thought leadership in tech journals (IEEE, Nature, etc.)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record scaling experimental technologies to commercial viability
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies or Systems Dynamics
- Deep knowledge of quantum computing and synthetic biology trends
- Exceptional stakeholder management across technical and non-technical domains