Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next decade of technological transformation. This role demands a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and strategic leadership to navigate emerging paradigms in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
As a pioneer in our innovation division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to prototype solutions that redefine human-machine interaction. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients while shaping Horizon Labs' 10-year R&D vision.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ technology adoption curves
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing digital infrastructure
- Produce whitepapers on ethical AI governance and metaverse economics
- Advocate for sustainable innovation in client transformation projects
- Curate annual 'Future Forward' conference for industry thought leaders
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and scenario planning
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants for emerging tech initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Futures or equivalent industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on technological singularity
- 10+ years consulting for Fortune 500 on digital transformation
- Expertise in quantum-resistant cryptography and neuromorphic computing
- Fluency in future-backward planning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 paradigm-shifting innovations
- Keynote speaker at 3+ global tech summits (2021-2023)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and scenario modeling tools