Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we redefine tomorrow. As a Senior Futurist 2026, you'll architect the next wave of human-machine symbiosis, guiding our organization through exponential technological shifts. This pivotal role demands visionary leadership to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies that shape industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with quantum computing pioneers, neurotech innovators, and climate adaptation specialists to build resilient futures. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your chance to leave an indelible mark on the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify disruptive technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Lead cross-functional workshops mapping socio-technological impacts on business models and human behavior
- Produce strategic foresight reports synthesizing AI, biotech, and climate convergence scenarios
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-proof solutions using quantum simulation and generative AI
- Advise C-suite on emerging regulatory landscapes and ethical implications of exponential technologies
- Curate global futurist networks and publish thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, technology consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Expertise in exponential technology domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI safety
- Proven ability to translate complex systems thinking into executable business strategies
- Published author in futures studies or peer-reviewed technology forecasting
- Experience with scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Portfolio demonstrating successful 5-year+ technology impact predictions