Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect next-generation solutions. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, ensuring our leadership in the coming decade's technological and societal shifts.
As part of our elite Innovation Collective, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to shape industries before they exist. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and ethical AI, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying 2026+ technological, economic, and societal inflection points
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum-secure systems and neuro-adjacent interfaces
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making ecosystems
- Partner with C-suite executives to embed future-proofing into organizational DNA
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend briefings for Fortune 500 clients
- Curate cross-disciplinary innovation challenges with MIT and Stanford
- Anticipate climate-tech convergence points and circular economy opportunities
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 level
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic AI
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed futurism journals
- Proficiency in horizon scanning tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience designing organizational resilience for black swan events
- Portfolio of implemented future-strategy initiatives with measurable ROI
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., APF, WFS) preferred