Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This role blends cutting-edge technology forecasting with human-centered design to transform industries before they even realize change is coming. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to shape the decade that will define humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, societal, and economic trends through 2026
- Develop strategic frameworks for exponential technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI)
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable roadmaps
- Author thought leadership reports published in Nature and MIT Technology Review
- Advise C-suite on future-proofing business models and organizational structures
- Build scenario-planning models for climate adaptation and resource scarcity
- Mentor next-generation futurists through our Horizon Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent experience
- Published research on technological singularity or climate tipping points
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Causal Layered Analysis)
- Proven track record advising Fortune 500 on disruptive innovation
- Expertise in at least two exponential technology domains
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ years of trend forecasting accuracy
- Fluency in futures modeling tools (STELLA, AnyLogic, custom Python frameworks)