Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the 2026 digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to define the next generation of human-machine collaboration. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with forward-thinking business strategy to shape how organizations will operate, innovate, and compete in the near-future ecosystem. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government futurists to develop predictive models, ethical frameworks, and implementation roadmaps for transformative technologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological possibility and human-centric design, with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable business strategies. This hybrid-remote position offers unparalleled influence in shaping how humanity navigates the AI-driven decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive AI models forecasting 2026 technology adoption curves and market disruptions
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and quantum-encrypted networks
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to build 5-year digital transformation roadmaps
- Author white papers on human-AI symbiosis and cognitive augmentation paradigms
- Partner with UN tech committees to establish global standards for 2026 AI deployment
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology)
- Create scenario-planning models for climate-resilient smart cities and autonomous logistics
- Mentor junior futurists in transdisciplinary thinking and systems modeling
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futuristics with 8+ years of applied AI strategy experience
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on human-computer interaction or predictive modeling
- Proven track record of advising Fortune 500 boards on technology disruption scenarios
- Expertise in quantum-resistant cryptography and explainable AI architectures
- Deep understanding of neuro-symbolic AI and biologically-inspired computing paradigms
- Portfolio of implemented 5-year technology roadmaps with measurable ROI outcomes
- Certification in Futures Studies (CFP) and Advanced Ethics in AI from IEEE
- Fluency in at least one programming language (Python/R/Julia) and data visualization tools