Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking visionary 2026 Strategic Futurists to architect the next decade of human progress. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centric innovation design, shaping how society evolves through AI, biotech, and quantum advancements.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop actionable 10-year roadmaps, translating abstract futures into tangible business strategies. Our Silicon Valley campus offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs and neuro-interfaces for prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for 2026+ societal and technological evolution using AI-driven foresight platforms
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 disruptions
- Design ethical frameworks for emerging technologies (AGI, synthetic biology, quantum encryption)
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports published in Nature and MIT Tech Review
- Collaborate with NASA and DARPA on long-term space habitation and defense innovation
- Curate the annual 'Horizon 2026' global futures summit
- Mentor PhD candidates in transdisciplinary futures studies programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- 10+ years experience in strategic foresight with Fortune 100 or global policy institutions
- Published peer-reviewed research on singularity economics or post-human ethics
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Demonstrated impact in shaping organizational 10+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI alignment
- Security clearance (Top Secret) or ability to obtain