Job Description
Join Horizon Institute as a 2026 Strategic Futurist to architect tomorrow's today. We're seeking visionary pioneers to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions shaping 2026. Lead cross-disciplinary initiatives, develop predictive frameworks, and guide organizations through exponential change. This role demands intellectual curiosity, systems thinking, and the ability to translate complex futures into actionable strategy. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and long-term planning, help us build the future now.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macroeconomic trends, technological breakthroughs, and geopolitical shifts to forecast 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for climate adaptation, AI governance, and biotech convergence
- Lead workshops with C-suite executives on future-proofing business models
- Produce thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynote presentations) on 2026 disruptions
- Collaborate with R&D teams to validate emerging technologies against future market needs
- Advaverse regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems and quantum computing
- Design ethical frameworks for human-AI symbiosis in 2026 workplaces
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Minimum 5 years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neurotech, climate resilience, or synthetic biology
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful futures projects with measurable impact