Job Description
Shape tomorrow's world today at Horizon Labs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for the next technological revolution. Join our elite team of pioneers in redefining human potential through cutting-edge biotech, AI, and quantum systems. This role offers unparalleled influence in steering humanity's next evolutionary leap.
At Horizon Labs, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, disrupt industries, and leave an indelible mark on the future. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district offers unparalleled resources and a culture where audacious ideas thrive.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ technology roadmaps across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neural interfaces
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT/Caltech partners to prototype breakthrough solutions
- Forecast global disruption vectors through predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Secure $50M+ in venture capital for moonshot projects aligned with 2030 UN SDGs
- Host exclusive foresight summits with heads of state and Fortune 100 CTOs
- Author 'State of the Future' reports read by 10M+ global decision-makers
- Patent 5+ transformative technologies annually in emerging frontier domains
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years at Big Tech/SpaceX/DARPA
- Published author in Nature Futures or peer-reviewed foresight journals
- Proven track record of deploying at least two 10x-impact technologies
- Expertise in Kardashev Type I civilization transition frameworks
- Security clearance for national innovation initiatives (or ability to obtain)
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of 3+ TED Talks on future technologies with >1M views