Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next decade of innovation. This role blends deep tech foresight with business strategy to shape industries before they exist. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping future ecosystems while translating speculative concepts into actionable roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients. If you thrive at the intersection of quantum computing, neurotech, and sustainable systems, this is your playground to redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Forecast 2026+ technology adoption curves across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies
- Lead speculative design workshops with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University partners
- Author annual 'Future State' white papers read by 50K+ industry leaders
- Architect client roadmaps for integrating emerging technologies into 5-year business models
- Mentor junior futurists in trend synthesis and pattern recognition methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years forecasting tech disruption in high-growth sectors
- Published thought leadership in top-tier futurist publications
- Expertise in systems thinking and complex adaptive systems modeling
- Portfolio showcasing trend analysis for Fortune 500 clients
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method)
- Experience with quantum computing or neurotech ecosystems preferred