Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge technology foresight with actionable business strategy, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging paradigms. You'll collaborate with quantum computing teams, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to develop frameworks for sustainable innovation.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead scenario planning for 2026-2030 technology inflection points
- Develop proprietary foresight methodologies for exponential technologies
- Partner with C-suite to integrate future-proofing into organizational DNA
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 partners and government entities
Responsibilities
- Design and execute multi-year horizon scanning for AI, quantum, and biotech convergence
- Produce white papers and roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption curves
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary workshops with futurists and domain experts
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in emerging tech ecosystems
- Lead competitive analysis in next-generation technology markets
- Develop patentable methodologies for technology forecasting
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and summits
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or technology innovation roles
- Published work on exponential technology impacts (peer-reviewed or industry)
- Deep expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Portfolio of 2020-2025 technology predictions with 80%+ accuracy
- Proficiency in data visualization for complex systems (Python/R preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities for technical audiences