Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of human-technology interfaces. This role demands radical innovation, data-driven foresight, and the ability to transform sci-fi concepts into actionable business blueprints. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neuro-ethics experts, and AI architects to shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
What You'll Accomplish:
You'll lead Horizon Labs' 2026 Innovation Roadmap, identifying paradigm-shifting technologies across biotech, AI, and space exploration. Your strategic insights will directly influence product development for our Fortune 500 partners, ensuring they dominate markets defined by post-quantum security, synthetic biology, and decentralized autonomous organizations.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ tech adoption using hybrid AI-human forecasting methodologies
- Architect cross-disciplinary innovation frameworks integrating quantum computing, neurotech, and climate engineering
- Lead stakeholder workshops to translate futuristic concepts into actionable product roadmaps
- Establish ethical guardrails for emerging technologies through Horizon's Future Ethics Board
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports predicting market disruptions in 2026-2030
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies and speculative design
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and Singularity University
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 8+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record of predicting major tech shifts (e.g., blockchain, generative AI adoption)
- Expertise in scenario planning for post-quantum cryptography and synthetic biology
- Deep understanding of neuro-ergonomics and human-AI symbiosis frameworks
- Published work in journals like 'Futures' or 'Technological Forecasting'
- Fluency in Python/R for trend analysis and simulation modeling
- Experience advising C-suite on exponential technology transitions
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ technology roadmaps or innovation frameworks