Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the future of human-technology symbiosis. This role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the next paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and sustainable energy architects to develop blueprints for the decade ahead.
What You'll Achieve:
• Pioneer methodologies for anticipating 2026+ technological and societal inflection points
• Lead cross-disciplinary think tanks with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors
• Translate complex foresight into executive-level roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
• Publish industry-defining whitepapers on post-quantum security and neuro-interfaces
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technological convergence points (AI, biotech, climate tech)
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for organizations facing exponential change
- Lead executive workshops on navigating ethical dilemmas in emerging technologies
- Produce quarterly trend briefs with 5-year predictive accuracy benchmarks
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and DARPA
- Architect Horizon's '2026 Vision' research agenda and patent portfolio
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent foresight certification (CFP preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation consulting
- Published work in Future Studies Journal or equivalent peer-reviewed platform
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and cross-impact matrix analysis
- Proficiency in AI-powered trend forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4 Turbo, Palantir)
- Track record advising C-suite on 2020-2030 technological transitions
- Portfolio demonstrating successful prediction of at least 3 major inflection points