Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep technological foresight, human-centric design thinking, and strategic execution excellence. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neuroscientists, and sustainable energy architects to define the decade's most disruptive innovations.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints for Fortune 500 partners, ensuring our solutions anticipate humanity's evolving needs while navigating ethical AI frameworks and climate imperatives. This is your chance to shape how the world will work, live, and innovate in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop cross-impact frameworks mapping AI, biotech, and climate convergence scenarios
- Design human-centered innovation roadmaps for enterprise clients in healthcare, mobility, and energy sectors
- Facilitate C-level strategic workshops on future-proofing organizational capabilities
- Produce annual '2026 State of the Future' trend reports with predictive modeling
- Champion ethical AI governance frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems
- Build and lead a global network of futurists, scientists, and policy influencers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech strategy
- Proven experience with scenario planning and technology impact modeling
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neurotech, or climate tech
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or human-machine collaboration
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into executive narratives
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-strategy implementations with measurable outcomes