Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-gen innovation frameworks, and transform abstract possibilities into market-shaping realities. This role sits at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable futures – where your insights will directly shape our $500M R&D pipeline.
At Horizon Labs, we don't predict the future – we build it. Our culture combines Silicon Valley's audacity with Copenhagen's sustainability ethos, offering unmatched resources to turn bold ideas into tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/science trends to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities for 2026-2030
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping sessions with C-suite executives
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' briefings for Fortune 100 partners
- Design ethical frameworks for next-generation autonomous systems
- Manage portfolio of moonshot projects with $50M+ combined funding
- Present findings at Davos, TED, and World Economic Forum summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (Nature/IEEE/MIT Press)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling frameworks
- Track record of commercializing futuristic concepts ($100M+ revenue impact)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Computational Physics, or equivalent
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, CB Insights, Scopus)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ paradigm-shifting innovations delivered