Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of human-technology symbiosis. This role demands radical imagination paired with executable frameworks to shape how society interfaces with emerging technologies. You'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI while navigating ethical implications and market readiness for 2026.
Why this role matters: Your work will directly influence how 5+ billion people experience the next paradigm shift. We offer unparalleled resources, collaborative freedom, and the chance to redefine human progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and decentralized AI
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite executives to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Design ethical frameworks for human-augmentation technologies in collaboration with bioethics councils
- Produce forward-looking white papers and policy recommendations for global tech summits
- Manage incubation projects for 2026-ready technologies with $10M+ annual R&D budget
- Coordinate with futurists, neuroscientists, and climate scientists to anticipate convergence points
- Present strategic vision to investors and government bodies shaping 2026 regulatory landscapes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or Strategic Foresight (PhD/MSc preferred)
- 5+ years in technology strategy with demonstrated impact on 3+ major industry disruptions
- Expertise in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI architectures
- Published thought leadership on 2026 technology implications (peer-reviewed journals or top-tier publications)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi methods, causal layered analysis)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on exponential technology transitions
- Portfolio of 2026-ready frameworks or prototypes addressing societal challenges