Job Description
Join Horizon Vision Labs as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and architect the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends, build foresight frameworks, and guide our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. This role blends data science, behavioral economics, and speculative design to create actionable futures for Fortune 500 clients.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant security protocols, neural-augmented UX interfaces, and climate-positive supply chains. We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and the chance to patent breakthrough technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ tech adoption using machine learning and trend analysis
- Design speculative scenarios for Web4.0, AGI governance, and decentralized autonomous organizations
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives on emerging risks and opportunities
- Produce whitepapers on quantum-secure authentication and bio-integrated computing
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Stanford HAI on experimental research
- Build foresight dashboards for real-time trend monitoring
- Patent at least two novel methodologies per year
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Complexity Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, tech innovation, or policy development
- Expertise in quantum computing fundamentals and neuromorphic engineering
- Published research in Nature Futures or similar journals
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and scenario planning tools
- Experience with brain-computer interface or synthetic biology ecosystems
- Portfolio of 3+ speculative design projects