Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and develop transformative roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer solutions at the intersection of technology, society, and sustainability. Your insights will shape our product strategy, investment priorities, and market positioning in an era of unprecedented change.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a Silicon Valley leader in quantum computing and AI-driven sustainability solutions, backed by $500M in Series C funding. Our team of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors operates from a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, with unparalleled resources for research and prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technological, social, and economic trends to forecast market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for next-gen product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on innovation priorities
- Produce visionary whitepapers and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype breakthrough solutions for future markets
- Represent the company at global forums on future technologies and sustainable development
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused product development
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven track record of influencing C-suite strategy for Fortune 500 companies
- Publishing record in futurist journals or industry thought leadership platforms
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech) and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into actionable strategies