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 next-generation solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business innovation, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts before they reshape industries. You'll lead high-stakes projects with cutting-edge AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of futurists and data scientists.
Why This Role Matters: As we approach the critical 2026 inflection point, your insights will directly shape how global enterprises navigate unprecedented technological disruption. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government think tanks to define the next decade's blueprint.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive frameworks for 2026+ technology adoption across AI, biotech, and climate sectors
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on near-future disruptions
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at Davos-level forums
- Design ethics-by-default protocols for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI on future-readiness initiatives
- Mentor cross-functional teams in foresight methodologies and trend analysis
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and national labs
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or Complex Systems
- 10+ years in strategic foresight at top-tier consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte) or Big Tech
- Published peer-reviewed research on technological singularity impacts
- Proficiency in foresight tools: Delphi method, causal layered analysis, and horizon scanning
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate modeling
- Track record of influencing policy at national/international level (UN, OECD)
- Fluency in at least two languages with cultural fluency across 3+ continents